Who was the best player you ever played against?
Michael Jordan. No one ever beat him. He has the most championships.
What advice do you have for retired athletes?
Stay in shape! You don't have to go crazy with it, but find a regiment that works for you. Find something that you like to do even if it is another sport but allows you to be competitive. I like tennis and now I am getting into golf. I let my self gain weight so now I am trying to get back into shape.
Are your workouts similar to when you were playing?
I'm older now so my workouts are a little different. I walk everyday. I start my mornings with a 2-3 mile walk. In the afternoon I will go to the weight room with my son and walk a mile on the treadmill. Then at night I walk a mile with my wife.
Lots of parents have a hard time getting their kids to workout, how do you do it?
My oldest son and daughter don't love it, but they do it. I take my son to the gym to work on basketball drills, it's something he likes to do. My daughter and I will go to the the gym and do cardio together. It's nice because it gives us a chance to talk.
What motivates you to workout?
Staying healthy and I want to lose weight.
Have you changed your diet?
My family has always eaten pretty healthy - protein, veggies and an apple everyday. I am switching to whole grain now.
Any fast food?
Not really. Even my kids don't eat fast food. We brought them up to eat healthy. Every now and then they will eat Subway if you consider that fast food.
What else are you doing now to keep busy?
I am the Director of Basketball Operations at the Bridge. It is a youth center for kids. I run basketball clinics and camps for kids. I am also the CEO of Operations Next Level. Essentially, we place kids before they slip through the cracks. They are good players but don't get the exposure they need to get recruited by colleges. We are a fairly new company but have had many athletes continue on to the next level after high school.
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