After a few games I knew I was going to be able to compete. The idea of being a star never crossed my mind.

Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself.

After a few games I knew I was going to be able to compete. The idea of being a star never crossed my mind.

You are the land. The land is you.

I just wanted to be an athlete.

The winning team has a dedication. It will have a core of veteran players who set the standards. They will not accept defeat.

It took me a while to realize that basketball wasn't football.