I was aware of my success, but I never stopped trying to get better.

As athletes, we're used to reacting quickly. Here, it's 'come, stop, come, stop.' There's a lot of downtime. That's the toughest part of the day.

I'm a firm believer in goal setting. Step by step. I can't see any other way of accomplishing anything.

I won't have any competitive instincts in any sports, other than golf. I can't see being competitive in sports any more.

Because I want every kid to be viewed as a person rather than as a member of a certain race does not mean that I'm not black enough. . . . Do they want me to be positive just for black kids and negative for everybody else?

A coach is someone that sees beyond your limits and guides you to greatness!

Suddenly all is quiet. The other nine players? They're all moving in slow motion! I'm at normal speed! I know where everyone's going even before they know themselves. The basket is huge, maybe six feet across! How can I miss? It's like throwing a rock into a pond.