I think that Paul Gasol is the most skilled big man in the NBA today with his ability to post on either block, the way he runs the floor, and the way he can shoot the mid-range jump shot.

Aside from an intervention, which I don't think is on anybody's mind, Iraq is going to have defend for itself.

You don't want to be down 2-0 in a series. It's always important to try and get one on the opponent's home court. It makes your job at home easier.

Don't ever have a rule that you won't enforce with your best player.

The one thing about players today is that they're very sensitive, and very fragile. They didn't grow up with tough coaches.

Work as hard as you can to become as good an individual player as you can to help your team win

I've always said you have to go through a lot of heartache in life to feel joy.