You have to make shots to win basketball games and we didn't do that. You also have to get back on defense, so it was a double-whammy.

It's not about any one person. You've got to get over yourself and realize that it takes a group to get this thing done

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.

We believe in people executing their role and caring about the team more than anything individually

Nothing. I was confused for two years. I didn't understand anything and I'm still confused.

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

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.