With the experience to judge, one need not pre-judge.

It is difficult for young players to learn - because of the great emphasis on records - but, ideally, the joy and frustration of sport should come from the performance itself, not the score. While he is playing, the worst thing a player can think about in terms of concentration - and therefore of success - is losing. The next worst is winning.

A gifted player, who is not a team player, will ultimately hurt the team.

Losing is only temporary and not encompassing. You must simply study it, learn from it, and try hard not to lose the same way again. Then you must have the self-control to forget about it.

The individual who is mistake-free is also probably sitting around doing nothing. And that is a very big mistake.

Never let your emotions overrule your head.

Reverse the ball one time for a good shot, two times for a great shot, three times for a layup.