The NBA is kind of where I've grown up, coming out of high school at 18.
In 1989-90 I became one of the group known as the Jordanaires, a.k.a. the Bulls. From the day I arrived in Chicago, I knew what everyone else on the team did: Michael Jordan was a phenomenal talent.
Herb Brown is like a basketball icon. What's the saying - he's forgotten more than I'll ever know.
When Durant was in college, I predicted on 'First Take' he would lead the NBA in scoring and began calling him my favorite player.
You knew LeBron James was going to be LeBron James when he was a sophomore.
I want people to say that an African basketball player is the best player in the whole world.
Well, the LeBron James of the world don't come around very often. That's a once-in-a-lifetime kind of thing.
I like Josh Hart. I've liked him since 'Nova.
We all know LeBron's IQ is on another planet.
Part of the reason why Kobe Bryant is such a big inspiration to me is because he was shipped off to the Lakers right out of high school. He went from English class to the Great Western Forum.
I have 'the first' attached to my name in a whole lot of different aspects when it comes to the sport of basketball.
What Chris Webber and the Fab Five - Jalen, Juwan, Ray, Jimmy and those guys - they created a culture, and Michigan was a beneficiary of that. Chris Webber was a big part of it.
Kevin Gamble was one of the first NBA players from my city.
I think it's cool to read that Draymond Green is transcending the NBA. I also think it's cool to read that Draymond Green is terrible.
Chris Paul is one of the brightest stars in the National Basketball Association, a must-see player with the New Orleans Hornets whose deft ball skills and eye-popping speed have attracted admirers all over the world.
I grew up watching Dr. J, and I was like, 'Oh my God, this guy is the greatest basketball player I ever saw.'
