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"At the time, I didn't know how my experiences would be able to help others. What I found out because of my experiences, the gift is my experiences," he said. "By me sharing what I've gone through lets other people know somebody has walked that path before. Not many of us make it back but I was fortunate to tell a story that we can recover if we want to." FOXSports SouthWest

John Lucas 

It's hard to believe he was never an all-star or that he never won a title, but he has no regrets as he looks back on his career. "I was one of the best. It was interrupted but being one of the best wasn't my goal. Being on the team was and I was one of the best because I got others to do what they needed to do," Lucas said. "So I've always been a teacher and I've been able to have the ball and be a point guard and to direct. It wasn't because of my physical skills. It was because I could bring people together. For me, that's different than being the best player. My team went from losing 50 to winning 50 the first year." FOXSports SouthWest

John Lucas 

Renardo Sidney will not travel with Mississippi State's basketball team on its five-game European exhibition trip, opting to return to Houston and work out with former NBA player John Lucas. Sidney, a 6-foot-10 forward, is expected to return to campus by mid-August to rejoin the Bulldogs for preseason workouts, according to a statement released by coach Rick Stansbury. FOXSports.com

Houston Rockets, Renardo Sidney, John Lucas 

Nearly 34 years since he came to the Rockets as the first pick of the 1977 draft, John Lucas met with general manager Daryl Morey on Wednesday to discuss returning to the team as coach. Lucas, who returned to coaching for the 2009-10 season as a Clippers assistant, has had stints as the head coach of the Spurs, 76ers and Cavaliers. He had a 174-258 record in six seasons. "It was a great opportunity to get to sit down and get to know Daryl," Lucas said. "He's an interesting guy. I feel like it was more to get acquainted. You really want to know who you work for. I really got a great feel for that. I think it's a great opportunity. This is a team that I believe is really on the verge." Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets, Draft, John Lucas 

John Lucas, who has been a head coach with three NBA teams, told FOX 26 Sports he met with the Houston Rockets Wednesday as the team searches for its new head coach. Lucas said he was interviewed by general manager Daryl Morey. "I am an old school Rocket," Lucas said. "I bleed Rockets red." FOX 26 Sports

Houston Rockets, Coaching, John Lucas 

Lucas said he and Morey had a good meeting. "It was pretty lengthy," Lucas said. "It went probably a good 2 1/2 hours. "I thought it was very interesting. That's a team that's in the middle of the pack that has the capabilties to really improve. It's a great opportunity for anyone." FOX 26 Sports

Houston Rockets, Coaching, John Lucas 

Former Rockets guard John Lucas is the latest candidate to interview for Houston's coaching vacancy as part of Houston's broad search to replace Rick Adelman. ESPN.com

Houston Rockets, Coaching, John Lucas 

Lucas, who had three playing stints with the Rockets, confirmed to ESPN.com that he met Wednesday with Rockets general manager Daryl Morey to discuss the opening created when Houston and Adelman mutually decided to part ways on Apr. 18. "I started with the Rockets and I've been here for 33 years," Lucas said. "They're on the verge of being a very good team and I would love to get back involved with them, so it was great to sit down with Daryl and get to know him better and have a nice, quality conversation." ESPN.com

Houston Rockets, Coaching, John Lucas 

Lucas is the third former NBA head coach that the Rockets have interviewed. The team also talked to former Atlanta coach Mike Woodson and Boston Celtics assistant coach Lawrence Frank, who joined the Celtics after nearly seven seasons coaching the New Jersey Nets. The Rockets have also received permission from the Dallas Mavericks to interview assistant Dwane Casey, who coached the Minnesota Timberwolves for a season and a half. The Rockets are expected to meet with Casey this week when Dallas' second-round series with the Lakers shifts to Texas. The Rockets also plan to interview former Cleveland Cavaliers coach and current ESPN analyst Mike Brown, as well as TNT analyst Kevin McHale, who hired and fired Casey as the Minnesota Timberwolves' GM and later moved to the Wolves' bench. ESPN.com

Houston Rockets, Coaching, John Lucas 

This Saturday in Houston, TX, John Lucas will be holding a private workout for NBA teams. The group of players being showcased include: 6'2 Cory Joseph (Texas), 6'4 Jeremy Green (Stanford), 6'2 Devin Gibson (UT San Antonio), 6'7 Troy Gillenwater (New Mexico State), 6'10 Ater Majok (UConn/Australia), 6'10 Terrence Jennings (Louisville), 6'10 Reggie Johnson (Miami), and 5'11 Jai Lucas (Texas). NBADraft.net

Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, Draft, John Lucas 

Jannero Pargo is to positive energy what Tom Thibodeau is to intensity. So the Robeson High product said he never considered retiring despite getting released by both the Warriors and Hornets last offseason because his surgically repaired right knee remained balky. "I knew it was a possibility I wouldn't play this year," Pargo said. "I was just focused on getting my knee back right. If that was next year, I was fine with that. My faith, my family all helped me. They pushed me not to give up. That's what I've been doing my whole career." Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, John Lucas, Jannero Pargo 

Pargo, signed by the Bulls along with John Lucas III on Sunday, has fashioned an unlikely seven-year NBA career out of his shooting ability, practice habits and strong locker-room presence. This is his third stint with the Bulls, who allowed him to use their practice facility as he rehabbed. "This organization has been really good to me," said Pargo, who added his knee is at "95 percent." Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, John Lucas, Jannero Pargo 

The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has signed free agent guards John Lucas III and Jannero Pargo. In accordance with team policy, terms of the contracts were not announced. Lucas III (5-11, 165) appeared in two games with Chicago earlier this season, and averaged 1.0 ppg and 0.5 apg in 5.0 mpg. NBA.com

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, John Lucas, Jannero Pargo 

The Bulls will re-sign guard John Lucas III, sources said. He is expected to be at Sunday's practice. It's possible the Bulls will sign a 15th player, with Jannero Pargo a possibility. These signings would be strictly for practice bodies and injury insurance, as well as to create financial flexibility for future trades. ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, John Lucas 

According to a weibo (a Chinese tweet) from the official Shanghai Sharks feed, Shanghai head coach, Bob Donewald Jr., has announced that Shanghai will be bringing back point guard John Lucas III to the team for another season. Lucas, who played a full season under Donewald last year, was cut on January 5th by the Chicago Bulls. Lucas will replace Devin Green. In addition to Shanghai, Lucas was also receiving heavy interest from Beijing. NiuBBall.com

John Lucas, China 

John Lucas III, freshly waived by Chicago, is one of those players who are seriously looking to China for work. According to a source speaking anonymously with NiuBBall.com, both Shanghai and Beijing are highly interested in bringing over Lucas, who was officially let go by the Bulls yesterday. NiuBBall.com

John Lucas, China 

The Chicago Bulls announced today that the team has waived guard John Lucas III. NBA.com

Chicago Bulls, John Lucas 

The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has signed free agent guard John Lucas III. In accordance with team policy, terms of the contract were not announced. Lucas III (5-11, 165) saw action in five preseason games with the Bulls and averaged 2.2 ppg and 0.8 apg in 6.4 mpg. NBA.com

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, John Lucas 

ESPN.com reported the Bulls’ interest in Beverley last week. The Chicago Tribune’s K.C. Johnson reported that the Bulls also explored signing veteran point guard Anthony Johnson and had interest in Patrick Mills had Mills failed to survive Portland’s final cuts before Opening Night. Veteran NBA scribe Sam Smith, writing for Bulls.com, reported that Chicago has also looked at Utah castoff Sundiata Gaines. The Bulls have likewise considered re-signing John Lucas III to a non-guaranteed contract after Lucas and Kyle Weaver were let go in Chicago’s final cuts. Beverley was let go by Miami even though he had a guaranteed two-year deal worth $1.3 million. ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, John Lucas 

The Bulls are researching several candidates for a third-string point guard after waiving John Lucas III and Kyle Weaver earlier this week. The Bulls are one of only two NBA teams with just 13 players on their roster. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, John Lucas, Kyle Weaver