Was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
While attending the University of Virginia, he was a Naismith College Player of the Year three times
The Houston Rockets drafted him first overall in 1983
Quote: "When you start looking back at things, you really see the impact that my career, my life had on the game of basketball, and not just basketball, but kids and people around the world․"
Spent his first four years in the NBA playing for the Houston Rockets, then continued with the Golden State Warriors, the Sacramento Kings and the Washington Bullets
Helped redefine the post position in basketball with his open-court versatility, speed, rebounding and shooting ability
Went on to play for Spain and in the CBA after leaving the NBA