1.   Long before there were memorable high school basketball nights in tiny gyms around the state.

2.   Only in tiny gyms, inside roped-off squares where his father was always at his side to encourage him.

3.   There was no wait for the lone treadmill in the tiny gym that faces the Horseshoe Falls.

4.   Tiny gym shorts, satin warm-up jackets, fitted zip-front sweatshirts and slouchy knit tops can do equal time in the gym or on the street.

5.   Wearing weights on his ankles and occasionally gloves, he would circle the tiny gym, boucing the ball off the wall with either hand.