Even when there are adverse circumstances, I try to do my job. And I usually do.

For me, the bold jazz of John Coltrane and Miles Davis reflected the bold attitude in African-Americans finding their political identity and voice.

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

If I hadn't become a professional basketball player, I would have become a history teacher. There's so much to learn from history.

We can learn from mistakes of others, whether they're kings or our parents. When we do learn those lessons, we're better equipped to make our own dreams come true.

If not shown appreciation, it gets to you.

I rooted for the Dodgers when they were in Brooklyn.