You can't ever totally know what's inside of someone else, or see the kind of will someone like Magic has. You have to rely on your instincts to find people who hate losing and know how to win.

I always wanted the ball in my hands with a game on the line, as I think any real competitor does.

The marketing of players has created untold wealth for many sports stars. You can't blame them or the company that covets the relationship with them, but that doesn't mean the player is good.

When it's time for me to walk away from something, I walk away from it. My mind, my body, my conscience tell me that enough is enough.

I would never, ever intentionally hurt a player contractually.

I've seen a lot in my life. I've seen a lot of winning. I've seen a lot of testing times. I think when you're tested, you really find out what you're made of.

I’ve never seen a better coach than Gregg Popovich.