As you get older, sometimes you lose touch with people you were friends with in high school and college. But when you've been part of a legacy together, you should still find a way to see eye to eye.

I hated Duke, and I hated everything Duke stood for. Schools like Duke didn't recruit players like me.

My biggest concern for the Lakers - and they're going have to figure out a way to rectify this - is Lonzo Ball.

Eminem is one of the greatest rappers of all time.

Being a child of the 1970s, I remember cleaning up on the weekends. we would listen to everything from Marvin Gaye to Frankie Beverly and Maze.

'Countdown' is family television.

One of my favorite Finals was actually Detroit vs. Los Angeles, because it was home and home for me, personally. It was like my childhood home and my second home.

A lot of times, when you see someone do something, whether it's sports or multimedia or whatever their profession is, you think it just starts when you see them; you don't realize all of the sweat equity that goes into it.

Russell Westbrook, giving $1 million to UCLA, it's noble. It's recognizable. It's something that's going to create a legacy for his name for years to come. It's philanthropic work.

Derrick Rose - he's had his opportunity. He's been an MVP in the league. His efficiency isn't what it used to be.

Every time you leave your house, you've got to be prepared for what might happen.

With my tattoos, I've got my war side on my left side, being left handed, and a faith side on my right side, right with God.

I know Reggie Jackson is a good player.

Sports happen in dog years.

I know Andre Drummond has potential.

Doug Collins - people just underestimate him.

The only thing that makes me feel old is when I can see your ankles and you have on pants.

You just got to be yourself. That's what people respect more than anything.

Kobe was obsessed with the game of basketball.

It's important for African-Americans to express themselves, period. We're 400 years behind. We should be able to shine whenever and however we feel.

One hero in my life that I've had from college on to now was Muhammad Ali. I studied his quotes, his style, and his strength. He was a revolutionary in every sense of the word.

I knew becoming an analyst would allow me to see the game from a new perspective.

Schools should be open. If it's a public education, and the school in your district is poor-performing, you should be able to put your student or kid wherever you want.

I feel like the eight most at-risk years for young men or young women are the four they're in high school and the four they should be in college.