I've been fortunate to meet and work with a lot of really smart people. The thing that strikes me most about them is how they continue to explore and learn every day. I have tried to apply that approach in my modest career as well.

If you really have integrity, there are very few people who can insult you, or honor you.

What distinguishes a great player is his presence. When he goes on to the court, his presence dominates the atmosphere.

What's more important than who's going to be the first black manager is who's going to be the first black sports editor of the New York Times.

The last five or six days, I've been running. The last two days, I've been running pretty hard. Everybody's got to be someplace.

Create unselfishness as the most important team attribute.

To love someone is nothing, to be loved by someone is something, to love someone who loves you is everything.