I don't really care who's doing drugs in the NBA as long as the scene isn't adversely affecting my team and teammates. I've known enough drug users-going as far back as grade school and the streets of New York-not to view them as pariahs or lost souls. I've certainly smoked more than my quota of weed.

I didn't really seek attention. I just wanted to play the game well and go home.

I totally alienated some reporters as I retreated.

With 300 million people in America, you can fail to impress 299 million of them and still go platinum.

The lifespan of most professional athletes is relatively short, and most have no preparation for doing anything after their career ends, which it could in an instant.

If not shown appreciation, it gets to you.

Music is really something that makes people whole.