I think the players win the championship, and the organization has something to do with it, don't get me wrong. But don't try to put the organization above the players.

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

I think school is very important and I personally had a great experience at North Carolina, which helped shape me as a basketball player and a person. Every once in a while, you will have a player who can make the jump and have an immediate impact on the professional level, but most of the players who come out would absolutely benefit from going to college.

I would never play an extra year for money. I play the game because I love it. I just so happen to get paid. If I don't feel I still enjoy the game, I can care less what a year is worth. I'm not going to play the game just because of money.

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.

Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.

I think the players win the championship, and the organization has something to do with it, don't get me wrong. But don't try to put the organization above the players.