NEW YORK -- I've always found it fairly fascinating Brooklyn was the birthplace of Michael Jordan, Al Capone and Red Auerbach, all of whom found fame/infamy elsewhere.

Three heavyweights/heavies, depending on which side of the court(room) you sat. Three major figures not to make cross or cross (over).

That is, unless you can't help yourself. Unless you're given no choice. Unless you've just gotta do what you're paid to do.