Around here, though, people don't treat me any differently. That's to be expected. I don't mind at all, being in the shadow of three Hall of Famers. I just want to learn all I can from them.

Following Lewis' death it was alleged that Lewis had used cocaine and that drug use may have been a contributing factor in his death. His uniform number was retired and hangs in tribute in Matthews Arena (the home of Northeastern University's men's basketball team and the Celtics' original home arena in 1946).

Reggie Lewis (November 21 1965 - July 27 1993) was an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Boston Celtics from 1987 to 1993.