Phil Jackson

And he had all sisters around him growing up.

And there was a certain kind of depor or repor that he had with the community because of it.

And, you know, Earl Monroe seeing someone

in his neighborhood growing up as a kid.

And, you know, those things leave remarkable images and damages to your soul and heart.

And so for me, being a kid growing up in Montana and North Dakota, these were experiences I could only relate to

as unique experiences that were tribulations and trials that people overcame.

They were heroes.

They were really something very special to come and have that ability to play.

Nice, Sam.

Yeah, and I would say, Tonya, that it's been my privilege to be in the NBA, around the people in the NBA, and to have played with teammates that have won championships and have coached players that have been...

desirous of being unselfish, cooperative, and desirous of competing at a high level and accepting the coaching and the instructions and the lifestyle and culture that somehow surrounded them when I've been in their presence.