The reason I became such a successful athlete was my mind was saying that no matter who you put up against me, I am better, I am the best.

Even when I'm old and grey, I won't be able to play it, but I'll still love the game.

There is no 'i' in team but there is in win.

Suddenly all is quiet. The other nine players? They're all moving in slow motion! I'm at normal speed! I know where everyone's going even before they know themselves. The basket is huge, maybe six feet across! How can I miss? It's like throwing a rock into a pond.

For a competitive junkie like me, golf is a great solution because it smacks you in the face every time you think you have accomplished something. That to me has taken over a lot of the energy and competitiveness for basketball.

When I step onto the court, I don't have to think about anything. If I have a problem off the court, I find that after I play, my mind is clearer and I can come up with a better solution. It's like therapy. It relaxes me and allows me to solve problems.

I know fear is an obstacle for some people, but it is an illusion to me . . . Failure always made me try harder next time.