I think race has been a burden for black Americans. Being Muslim has also been a challenge because so many people do not understand Islam.

The rivalry between the Lakers and Celtics endured for about eight years, and the interest grew each year.

My mother had to send me to the movies with my birth certificate, so that I wouldn't have to pay the extra fifty cents that the adults had to pay.

Lakers were able to maintain a certain level of talent and success and so were the Celtics. So after awhile it became part of people's sports lore...

It's hard for young players to see the big picture. They just see three or four years down the road.

I feel that Dennis Rodman has become a problem. He will be more of a problem than an asset. Of course, he can prove me wrong.

Five guys on the court working together can achieve more than five talented individuals who come and go as individuals.