If I were given a change of life, I'd like to see how it would be to live as a mere six-footer.

They were willing to do anything to stop me.

I'm a big man and I like big dogs.... The dogs kept growing until only one of us could get in the elevator. It caused enough hassles so they finally kicked me out of my apartment.

I've prided myself on being in excellent condition-as good as any man in my profession. Now this doesn't come from sitting around on your rear end. This comes from hard, hard work.

When you go out there and do the things you're supposed to do, people view you as selfish.

They were so clever finding ways to get me the ball. They had to do more than just give up open shots. They had to avoid fouls and pass me the ball in traffic.

You must understand as a kid of color in those days, the Harlem Globetrotters were like being movie stars.