I'll give him credit where its due, he was raised internationally (U.S/Italy). He was a smart guy tht spoke different languages, and a brilliant athlete that benefited from European training which is more fundamental. I put him on par with Magic Johnson as far as athleticism - brains. Johnson was a phenomenal athlete and still today has made great business decisions, heck i cant leave out Shaq either.. Shaq is a big brain and intelligent guy as well..