Either because I was an athlete or because I was black - probably both - there seemed to be a clear assumption that I wouldn't be up to the work.

There are a lot of authors in the world, so it's difficult to find a unique niche to present your take on things. That is always a challenge for any author.

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 think people that are, you know, voting in the blind are doing a disservice to America by not being better informed.

My biggest resource is my mind.

My grandfather and my uncle both died from colorectal cancer, my dad almost died from it and I have the gene for it.

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