I don't get a big charge out of being the leading scorer. The object of competing is winning. I just try to do what has to be done for us to win. That might be anything at the time - defense, rebounding, passing. I get great satisfaction out of being a team player.

I love basketball, but playing basketball doesn't fully define who I am. I was always a good student, too.

I rooted for the Dodgers when they were in Brooklyn.

I am highly offended by the total lack of acknowledgement of my contribution to Laker success.

One man cannot make a team.

The Lakers fans have been great, even folks in the supermarket are welcoming me back.

I was getting hot flashes and sweats on a regular basis. That's not normal, even for my age.