I was not a great ballhandler. I just worked very hard at it, and I got to be a good ballhandler-a competent ballhandler-but never a great ballhandler.

I would hope that racism is something that just does not work in this day and age, but I know otherwise.

Anything can happen with hard work and dedication

I don't think people fully appreciate the trauma associated with losing. It takes a lot out of you, year after year.

The trick in writing children's books is to set up danger, mystery and excitement on page one. Force the kid to turn the page . . . Then in the middle of each chapter there's a dramatic point of excitement, and at chapter's end, a cliffhanger.

To have harmony on a team, you need a coach who can get inside the head of every player and get them all pulling in one direction.

Don't let talent get in way of team performance. Great players do what's outstanding for team, not what makes them stand out