Pau Gasol

Una enfermedad contagiosa no elige a la víctima por su estatus social, ingresos, raza, religión u orientación sexual.

A contagious disease doesn’t judge the value of a victim by social status, income, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Most of the best players in this league, past or present, don’t perform — even at the peak of their careers — like my young Greek teammate is doing this year.

If you think I’m writing this to argue why Becky is qualified to be an NBA head coach … well, you’re mistaken. That part is obvious.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Chicago. San Antonio, I can’t wait to get started. See you very soon.

Over the years, I’ve learned that sports is bigger than a stat sheet or a highlight reel.