Without question, no hesitation, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the best player I ever played against.

The best player I ever played with was Dennis Johnson.

He was the best player I ever played with.

The best player I ever played with was Dennis Johnson,

He may have been best player I've ever seen and certainly was the best I've ever played with or against,

He wouldn't say it outwardly. But inside, he burns to be the best player. Without a question. There's something inside. He won't tell you that himself. But I know.