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.

Reporters used to ask me the same inane questions year-in and year-out, city-to-city, and it would drive me crazy.

LeBron James can get a shot off under any and all circumstances and he makes them.

I totally alienated some reporters as I retreated.

The game has basically not changed since I ended my career.

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

For me, the bold jazz of John Coltrane and Miles Davis reflected the bold attitude in African-Americans finding their political identity and voice.