We couldn't sustain it. And they got a lot of kids that can shoot. We just couldn't close out well enough.

Durability is part of what makes a great athlete.

My most prized possession was my library card from the Oakland Public Library.

Create unselfishness as the most important team attribute.

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

We learn to make a shell for ourselves when we are young and then spend the rest of our lives hoping for someone to reach inside and touch us. Just touch us—anything more than that would be too much for us to bear.

You can do anything you want to do if you want it bad enough