I think the players win the championship, and the organization has something to do with it, don't get me wrong. But don't try to put the organization above the players.

Patience. I will become what I know I am.

All I wanted to do was to improve, to keep getting better.

There are no shortcuts. I approached practices the same way I approached games. You can't turn it on and off like a faucet. I couldn't dog it during practice and then, when I needed that extra push late in the game, expect it to be there. Very few people get anywhere by taking shortcuts.

It's a habit of mine now, noticing labels, logos, shoes.

Everybody has talent, but ability takes hard work.

If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it.