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

The constant expansion has diluted the talent. Other than that, it's still the same game.

I listen to jazz mainly. Mainstream jazz.

The disconnect lasted too long. I think people got the idea I was sullen and couldn't communicate, which wasn't true.

A lot of players think the game is all about individual performances when it's really all about a team game.

When I was at UCLA, the Harlem Globetrotters offered me a million dollars to come play for them. I turned it down because my education was just as important as playing ball.

I don't know if I was the baddest. People kind of saw me in that light.