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

I saw Islam as the correct way to live, and I chose to try to live that way.

This is what I would have done if I had to have a real job: I would have been a history teacher.

The lifespan of most professional athletes is relatively short, and most have no preparation for doing anything after their career ends, which it could in an instant.

But people don't know if I can teach the game. I know I can. My experience in Oklahoma was positive. It opened my eyes to how the game is played - the interaction among players, fans and media, how all that works. You have to know about the business of the game and how the actions of players and coaches affect the business. I think I have it down now.

I think the NBA players have to be held accountable in a reasonable way, just like any other professionals.

Cancer is a scary thing and you have to deal with it seriously.