Once you become a good person, then you have a chance of becoming a good basketball player.

Nobody is a real loser-until they start blaming somebody else.

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.

I would not tolerate profanity from anyone, anytime. I'd blow the whistle, pull you from the court and put you on the bench and talk to you before I would put you back in.

Promise yourself to make all your friends know there is something in them that is special and that you value.

When you hurry you're more apt to make mistakes. But you have to be quick. If you're not quick you can't get things done.

Today is the only day. Yesterday is gone.