It's going through a revamping pro­cess, through the process of getting exactly what we want. I'm very funny, you know, particular, about getting it right, because it will have my name on it. I like to get involved in all the steps, from the creativity, design, and look to the end product. I'm not the type of person to hurry anything. I want to make sure it's right.

The NBA season is eight months of full-out intensity, and when you have such a huge season like we did last year, it doesn't leave much time for other projects. But when it's ready, the line will cover men's clothing first. And while it will include athletic wear, it will be a broader line, more upscale, on the level of [P. Diddy's] Sean John line. There will be leather and cashmere pieces. Top quality.

Speaking of clothes, where do you like to shop in town?
Because of my size and height, there aren't too many shops I'm really in­ter­ested in. I was in the process of opening a store, but it's been put on the back burner for a bit because of my commitment to basketball. But it's something I'm still looking into.

I will go downtown to Nicollet Mall, to the Neiman Marcus store there. They've got a really, really good se­lection. I also like Saks Fifth Avenue. Nicollet Mall is a great street mall, a cool place to people-watch. It's like the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California, a place where you walk and browse. A great place to shop. I'll put on a hat and shades and try to be inconspicuous. Although [laughs] it's hard to pull it off. Using the valet at places like Neiman Marcus makes it a little easier - I can drive there, get in and out quickly. I like to check out the travel bags, accessories, and some of the men's jewelry at both stores.

What do you like best about Minneapolis?