The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot.

If Shakespeare can compare all of life to a stage, maybe it's not odd to believe that part of the play can take place on a basketball court.

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.

Success is a result of consistent practice of winning skills and actions. There is nothing miraculous about the process. There is no luck involved.

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

Concentration and mental toughness are the margins of victory.

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.