I don't blame David Stern because a player gets on the court and he doesn't put out competitively. No one can make you play if you don't want to play.

I think that everyone should be able to dribble. Everyone should be able to pass. Otherwise, why are you out there?

Just fundamental things - I played guard and I played forward, so you get into a position where you are pivoting out on the court.

I'd like to think that the nature of the two teams - Boston being a championship team over the years and the Lakers, same thing - was a lot bigger than Larry Bird or Magic Johnson.

You look at today, it's a different situation. You have a game that has been transformed into a game where almost every shot is either an outside shot - a three-point shot - or a dunk.

The triple-double is just a stat. It's a test of your strength and stamina and playing ability, really.

Now, I guess, people want stars. People are trying to invent stars.