HIV changed my life, but it doesn't keep me from living.

As an athlete, I understood the value of my health insurance. I knew that in my profession, injuries were common and could happen at any time.

It's almost like we have ESPN.

When you are honest and open with young people, they let you in.

Standing on that platform, I said a silent prayer. I thanked God for giving me the strength and the opportunity to come back, to play basketball again, and to be part of that whole magnificent Olympic experience. It's a memory I will always cherish.

The first year was hard for me to deal with. The second year was a little bit easier, but still difficult. It took me five years to get it out of me. It was a difficult moment, a difficult time.

I was around when my father finished the last payment of his house. I remember like it was yesterday. He had worked all those years to own that house and he cried. He was so excited and so happy and I want to see other people get that feeling, too.