"I had to spend countless hours, above and beyond the basic time, to try and perfect the fundamentals..." — Julius Erving

One of the most predictable things in life is there will be change. You are better off if you can have a say in the change. But you are ignorant or naive if you don't think there will be change, whether you want it to or not.

I live my life trying to never appear to be a small man.

In 1981, at age 31, I was voted the best player in basketball, and the most valuable player in the league.

I always try to keep a pretty conservative demeanor on the court.