He represents what the NBA should be all about,

An NBA game in L.A., the Lakers - I'm a Clipper fan - it's to be seen as much as seeing the game.

He's one of the best players in the NBA. You have to take your hat off to him the way he carries his team.

Three or four of those guys are in the NBA now. Illinois was a lot better and they proved it. This is a whole different game. If we get ready and play, we'll have a chance to win. That makes me feel good.

the one with the relationship with (NBA Commissioner) David Stern.

That works at Duke. I don't think it works in the NBA. They get that call at Cameron (Indoor Stadium).