My biggest accomplishment has been making a transition from athlete to author.

He doesn't necessarily have to learn the sky hook. He just has to learn how to be an effective post player. I think I can help him do that.

I think that the good and the great are only separated by the willingness to sacrifice.

A team will always appreciate a great individual if he's willing to sacrifice for the group.

Kobe's an incredibly talented athlete, and there are many more like him among today's players.

My biggest accomplishment has been making a transition from athlete to author.

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.