My high school had been a renovated old hospital, so when I first came to the UCLA campus in the spring of 1965, I was immediately impressed by the classic northern Italian architecture that was mixed with futuristic ultra-modern buildings. The classic architecture gave it the heft of old wisdom while the modernistic look inspired hope for the future.

The '80s made up for all the abuse I took during the '70s. I outlived all my critics. By the time I retired, everybody saw me as a venerable institution. Things do change.

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.

The 3-point shot has created a situation in the game akin to 'Lotto' fever.

I am highly offended by the total lack of acknowledgement of my contribution to Laker success.

It's hard for young players to see the big picture. They just see three or four years down the road.

I think I did very well against everyone who tried to defend me.