I had to spend countless hours, above and beyond the basic time, to try and perfect the fundamentals.

I came from a broken home, so my mom was a major influence in my life.

But you know, if you live an affluent lifestyle, there are all types of trappings that are there that you have to be cognizant of, and you've got to try and communicate freely and gain understanding about and then keep moving on, because you know, sometimes lifestyles are chosen for us as opposed to us choosing them.

When the crowd appreciates you, it encourages you to be a little more daring, I think.

The biggest thing that I felt basketball could do for me was help me get a good education.

Right up until the time I retired at age 37, I felt like there were still things that I could do better.

Attitude is altitude.