It's added to my longevity.

My secret is wearing five pairs of socks. I just believe in taking care of my feet.

I got the one hire in '75; I thanked my brother for making me change my mind; and the rest, as they say, is history.

It looked like a pancake.

I'm trying to keep this game under control, but at one point I look over and Bird and Dr. J are strangling each other. I ejected both. The NBA started looking at me in a different way after that, saw my leadership qualities, and that was a stepping-stone for me.

We were looking for the same objectives that the baseball writers and the veterans committee look for -- longevity, an outstanding career and character.