I got all A's and was hated for it; I spoke correctly and was called a punk.

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.

[Albert] Hoxie, my Western Civilization professor. I had him in my freshman year and he opened up an extraordinary world to me that I've never forgotten. He used his extensive knowledge of art history to illustrate the development of Western culture and politics.

A lot of players think the game is all about individual performances when it's really all about a team game.

Initially when I stopped playing, I had accumulated some burnout.

I think Kwame will be an asset to the Lakers.

Yoga is just good for you.