The word 'leukemia' is a very frightening word. In many instances, it's a killer and it's something that you have to deal with in a very serious and determined way if you're going to beat it.

One man cannot make a team.

I'm still my parent's child, I'm still me, but I made a choice. I evolved into Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. I think it has to do with evolution.

Actor Mike Warren [was my former teammate], who was in Hill Street Blues. There are more, but it's starting to sound like a team reunion at Red Lobster. They were a great bunch of guys and we accomplished a lot together. That's something you don't forget.

When I was a kid, no one would believe anything positive that you could say about black people. That's a terrible burden.

I need about three seats lengthwise to sleep on a plane. It's not easy for me to curl up.

If not shown appreciation, it gets to you.