Basketball is an endurance sport, and you have to learn to control your breath; that's the essence of yoga, too. So, I consciously began using yoga techniques in my practice and playing. I think yoga helped reduce the number and severity of injuries I suffered. As preventative medicine, it's unequaled.

Five guys on the court working together can achieve more than five talented individuals who come and go as individuals.

I just like seeing the world, and it doesn't matter where.

I've kept in touch with many of my former teammates: Bob Marcucci was our team manager and we bonded over our passion for baseball.

This is what I would have done if I had to have a real job: I would have been a history teacher.

After practice, I would have to go back to the dorm and take a nap.

He doesn't necessarily have to learn the sky hook. He just has to learn how to be an effective post player. I think I can help him do that.