The close games are usually lost, rather than won. What I mean by that is games are mostly won because of the opponent making mistakes during crucial moments.

My philosophy of defense is to keep the pressure on an opponent until you get to his emotions

If I were a young coach today, I would be extremely careful in selecting assistants.

People ask me if I'd permit fancy things, like dunks. Well, if they did dunk, it was with no fancy flair. No behind-the-back dribbles or passes unless necessary. If it was for show, you were on the bench.

Being yourself; not acting. You therefore can function near your own level of competence. Satisfy you own expectations rather than those of others.

Push yourself to keep improving or you'll stay as close to the bottom as you are to the top

Real wealth comes to the person who learns that we are paid best for the things we do for nothing.