I want people to understand that I intend to continue living and doing all the things that I love to do up until the end. And the end is by no means rushing up on me.

The transition was difficult. It's hard to stop something that you've enjoyed and that has been very rewarding.

Fundamental preparation is always effective. Work on those parts of your game that are fundamentally weak.

I think black Americans expect too much from individual black Americans in terms of changing the status quo.

I've had a desire to coach for years. This was something I felt I should do.

You got guys now declaring they're ready to play pro ball in their second or third year of high school. It's crazy! They're missing so much.

I didn't really seek attention. I just wanted to play the game well and go home.