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.

I think I really benefited from going to college.

I think someone should explain to the child that it's OK to make mistakes. That's how we learn. When we compete, we make mistakes.

I was just starting out acting [doing "Airplane"] and wanted to be taken as a professional, not as an athlete doing a cameo.

Elgin's game was an incredible performance, also. I don't think there's any comparison. Elgin did it without three-point lines. His game was attacking the hoop and hitting jumpers inside 20 feet. Kobe's range is unreal, and he does it his way.

There's a ball. There's a hoop. You put the ball through the hoop. That's success.

I just like seeing the world, and it doesn't matter where.