I can't speak for the future. I have no crystal ball.

I missed 9000 shots in my career, lost almost 300 games and missed the shot to win the game 26 times.

It's hard to say if the NBA is hurt by the influx of younger players, but it's definitely impacted the league.

Sometimes, things may not go your way, but the effort should be there every single night.

I've never been afraid to fail.

If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.

I realize that I'm black, but I like to be viewed as a person, and this is everybody's wish.