Karlous Miller argues that historical basketball rules and systemic choices were intentionally designed to disadvantage black players and tone down their dominance.

“But that's what I'm saying. We dominate basketball. So, I feel like anything that's designed that we we can display of being a man, they take it away from us. >> For sure. Cuz I hate this [ __ ] >> They take it away. No, >> they try to at least, bro.”

Julius Erving believes that his success and longevity in basketball were significantly influenced by his personal spirituality and faith.

“And I think my personal spirituality has pulled me through a lot of situations and also been reinforced by the outcomes”