I was just starting out acting [doing "Airplane"] and wanted to be taken as a professional, not as an athlete doing a cameo.

I felt that a number of people might have questioned my loyalty, but I continue to be a patriotic American.

In a typical history book, black Americans are mentioned in the context of slavery or civil rights. There's so much more to the story.

I have to say I have an incredible musical education because of my father.

Lakers were able to maintain a certain level of talent and success and so were the Celtics. So after awhile it became part of people's sports lore...

I try to do the right thing at the right time. They may just be little things, but usually they make the difference between winning and losing.

I expect more people from China and Asia to end up in the NBA.