If they took the idea that they could escape poverty through education, I think it would make a more basic and long-lasting change in the way things happen. What we need are positive, realistic goals and the willingness to work. Hard work and practical goals.

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.

If not for the success that medicine has made, I might be part of a much different story right now.

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

When we went up against teams that were better, I just hoped that we could steal the victories.

I have to say I have an incredible musical education because of my father.

Common decency demands that [NCAA athletes] should be paid, but the only way it will happen is the same way workers got paid throughout American history, through a strong union.