I always stress condition with my basketball players. I don’t mean physical condition only. You cannot attain and maintain physical condition unless you are morally and mentally conditioned.

Promise to think only the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best from yourself and others.

Generally speaking, individual performances don't win basketball games

Be at your best when your best is needed.

Some of my greatest pleasures have come from finding ways to overcome obstacles.

You cannot antagonize and be a positive influence, and you will antagonize when you discipline through emotion.

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.