KAJ: I would never do anything extraordinary after winning the finals. When the Bucks
won in '71 I missed the parade in Milwaukee because I drove home to New York
City with friends and thus missed the plane the team took to return to Milwaukee.
I was there for the dinner that was held by the team a few days later.
How do you feel the intensity of Game 7 compared with Finals clinching games that you played in?
KAJ:
I think that Finals pressure is something that is a consistent pressure on the players no matter what
era they played in. Given the hi-tech capabilities that are focused on the events and the players
they are totally aware of the scrutiny they are receiving. There is more intense scrutiny these days
but the effect on the players is about the same.
How do you think people will look back on Phil as a coach?
KAJ:
I'm sure people will be able to see Phil as a coach who was able to get the best from the
teams he coached. When given truly great players to coach, Phil has delivered World
Championships consistently. Being a coach is sometimes like being a chef. If you give
a chef quality ingredients to cook, he should be able to put together a quality meal. 
What most impresses you about what Kobe has been able to achieve in his career?
KAJ:
The fact that Kobe has been able to become an emotional leader as well as a leading
scorer for his team. He is able to set a tone for his team mates and lead by setting
an example in areas that have to do with work issues. I'm thinking of Kobe's suggestion
that he can take over the assignment of guarding Russell Westbrook in the Oklahoma
City Playoff. Kobe's defensive determination set a tone for his team and they went on
to eliminate The Thunder.
Can you talk about the rigors of being a back to back champion?
KAJ:
A team that is trying to win back to back championships has to be willing
to play at a higher level all season because every team you play will give its
best effort to defeat the "Defending Champs". The more intense scrutiny
can be a blessing and a burden at the same time. Having a goal of playing
at your best is an incentive for the whole team. At the same time the burden
seems worse when you don't live up to people's expectations and doubt is
very much in the air. The historically great teams always respond to this type
of challenge in ways that create dynasties.