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I had pain in both knees my whole career. Not many athletes play pain-free. Mine was just more than normal.

I bet some of you feel sorry for me. Well don't. Having an artificial leg has its advantages. I've broken my right knee many times and it doesn't hurt a bit.

I need to get up and walk around and keep my knees from getting bad, which is what's happening.

Knee replacement is serious stuff. And it actually could have made me worse.

I replaced three joints in my hips and one in my knee. I'm hoping that other knee doesn't have to be done. It's one of the toughest things to overcome.

Having a normal knee would make life a lot easier.

I have osteoarthritis, which especially affects my knees.

My knee has always given me problems. But it got to the point where I actually had to start giving up things. And I hate that.

I'm pleased to say my knee feels a lot better. It's still not back to normal, and I don't know if it ever will be, but I'm learning to deal with it instead of expecting it to be like it was before.

I've decided to listen to my doctors and get the procedure I need on my knee. USA Basketball said I had to do what was best for me. They want me to be obviously as healthy as possible so I can continue to play this game at a high level.