Stop by stop by stop. Play aggressively. Sprint back on 'D' and pay attention to how we're supposed to guard as a team

The older you get the more you try to appreciate what you've accomplished.

In Phil's case, I was personally thrilled he came back, because I think it's huge for the league. When you think about what he's done and how many championships he's won, there's always drama when he comes back in.

We changed our rules. If a player does not have some sot of altercation on or off the court once each month, we fine him...The guys that are our top four scorers, each of them will be required once every two months to appear on MTV. The guys who shoot the worst free throws over a one-month period, next time we have a TV game they're required to look into the camera and beat their chests after they make a good play.

Basketball's a game of mistakes.

Basketball is a pretty simple game. What wins is consistency and competitiveness.

We would have two less championships here if it was not for Manu Ginobili. In my eyes, he's the stud of the world.