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 the NBA players have to be held accountable in a reasonable way, just like any other professionals.

I tell kids to pursue their basketball dreams, but I tell them to not let that be their only dream.

I try to do the right thing at the right time. They may just be little things, but usually they make the difference between winning and losing.

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.

I've always tried to stay out of the fray and not be an object of controversy.

Basketball is an endurance sport, and you have to learn to control your breath; that's the essence of yoga, too. So, I consciously began using yoga techniques in my practice and playing. I think yoga helped reduce the number and severity of injuries I suffered. As preventative medicine, it's unequaled.