The two championship years were that significant for me.

Athletes that can't listen, can condition.

A lot of guys go through their whole careers and don't win a championship, but are still great coaches.

The less determined and the less motivated weed themselves out.

I think the Pistons have such a well rounded team, which is why they're so successful. All you have to do is look at the stats defensively and at their rebounding and scoring.

Players have to buy into your system and be willing to accept the role, you, as the coach, have assigned to them

The important thing is to get the right players on the team so Mike can be successful.