I don't get a big charge out of being the leading scorer. The object of competing is winning. I just try to do what has to be done for us to win. That might be anything at the time - defense, rebounding, passing. I get great satisfaction out of being a team player.
A lot of players think the game is all about individual performances when it's really all about a team game.
When we went up against teams that were better, I just hoped that we could steal the victories.
I don't really care who's doing drugs in the NBA as long as the scene isn't adversely affecting my team and teammates. I've known enough drug users-going as far back as grade school and the streets of New York-not to view them as pariahs or lost souls. I've certainly smoked more than my quota of weed.
A team will always appreciate a great individual if he's willing to sacrifice for the group.
I've kept in touch with many of my former teammates: Bob Marcucci was our team manager and we bonded over our passion for baseball.
Actor Mike Warren [was my former teammate], who was in Hill Street Blues. There are more, but it's starting to sound like a team reunion at Red Lobster. They were a great bunch of guys and we accomplished a lot together. That's something you don't forget.
As brilliant an individual that Michael Jordan was, he was not successful until he got with a good team unit.
Michael Jordan and Magic and myself, all learned how to play the game in college programs that emphasized the team.
