All the courage and competitiveness of Jackie Robinson affects me to this day. If I patterned my life after anyone it was him, not because he was the first black baseball player in the majors but because he was a hero.

When the line started to blur between the fans and the players, sometimes things can get ugly.

I think I really benefited from going to college.

I've had a desire to coach for years. This was something I felt I should do.

The disconnect lasted too long. I think people got the idea I was sullen and couldn't communicate, which wasn't true.

We want to show how hip-hop, which kind of fuels today's basketball stars, is directly related to jazz.

The type of leukemia that I am dealing with is treatable. So if I do what my doctors tell me to do - get my blood checked regularly, take my meds and consult with my doctor and follow any additional instructions he might make - I will be able to maintain my good health and live my life with a minimum of disruptions to my lifestyle.