The best basketball announcer is one who allows you to close your eyes.

I hate to lose more than I like to win.

If you tell a teammate you're ready to play as tough as you're able to, you'd better go out there and do it.

You never make any of the shots you never take. 87% of the ones you do take, you'll miss too. I make 110% of my shots.

Strength is not nearly as important as desire. I don't think you can teach anyone desire. I think it's a gift. I don't know why I have it, but I do.

Leadership is diving for a loose ball, getting the crowd involved, getting other players involved. It's being able to take it as well as dish it out. That's the only way you're going to get respect from the players.

You know when I played, you had me and Kevin (McHale) and some others throughout the league. I think it's good for a fan base because as we all know the majority of the fans are white America. And if you just had a couple of white guys in there, you might get them a little excited.