People want to be on a team. They want to be part of something bigger than themselves. They want to be in a situation where they feel that they are doing something for the greater good.

A leader's responsibility to his team is paramount. It overshadows even his own personal feelings at any given time.

You should do things because of what your expectations are of yourself.

My mom gave me unconditional support and unfailing love. You can't get any better than that. That's why I've never been afraid to lose.

It takes courage not only to make decisions, but to live with those decisions afterward

If you set up an atmosphere of community and trust, it becomes a tradition. Older team members will establish your credibility with newer ones. Even if they don't like everything about you, they'll say, 'He's trustworthy, committed to us as a team.'

That's why basketball was so good, because I didn't really need you or anyone else to play it. It would be better if we played four-on-four or five-on-five, but I could go out there alone.