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

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

Remember that basketball is a game of habits. If you make the other guy deviate from his habits, you've got him

The only important statistic is the final score.

Heart in champions has to do with the depth of our motivation and how well your mind and body react to pressure - that is, being able to do what you do best under maximum pain and stress.

People say it was the greatest individual rivalry they've ever seen. I agree with that. Let me assure you that if either Wilt's or Russ' coach had ever told one of them he couldn't guard the other guy, he would have lost that player forever.

I think what has happened to our basketball team, we've been badly distracted. They're not reading too many positive things in the paper.