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 was latching on to something that was part of my heritage, because many of the slaves who were brought here were Moslems.

I think Kwame will be an asset to the Lakers.

As a parent, I have a job as a role model to my children, and by extension, to other young people.

The transition was difficult. It's hard to stop something that you've enjoyed and that has been very rewarding.

The type of leukemia that I am dealing with is treatable. So if I do what my doctors tell me to do - get my blood checked regularly, take my meds and consult with my doctor and follow any additional instructions he might make - I will be able to maintain my good health and live my life with a minimum of disruptions to my lifestyle.

Practices were tough.