I remember growing up as a kid in Houston, playing 3-on-3 in my grandmother's driveway. I was lucky to be the youngest of four kids, so we had each other to keep ourselves busy and out of trouble. Not all kids are that fortunate.

Coming off the bench or starting doesn't matter to me one bit. I just want to win.

I've been criticized my whole career. When I got drafted in the second round in the green room, they said I wouldn't even make it in the N.B.A.

When I was playing in Seattle and Orlando, I did a lot of work with the Ronald McDonald House. I've always had a special thing for kids, and I know how important it is for kids to have good role models. They push us to that next level.

There's nothing like playing. You can coach and you can be around the game, but there is nothing like playing. It's just so much fun.

Longhorn football has been - and always will be - a national power, winning and playing for national championships with great pride and passion, supported by an unbelievable fan base.

I was very poor. As a child my dream was to have a leather football.

The way I was brought up by my parents and guided through my football life by the influences of various managers means that in some ways I am black and white.