Character Versus “Character”

A true athlete should have character, not be a character. A character tries to attract attention to himself. He is too interested in showing off and trying to get noticed.

Being an individual is different. Bill Walton was an individual, but he was as fine a team player as you’d want. He put the welfare of the team ahead of personal glory.

Some believe that sports build character. I believe that sports reveal character. I see too many players who are characters today. I like a player with character, a player like Bill. Or Kareem.