The truth is that many people set rules to keep from making decisions.

In leadership, there are no words more important than trust.

Communication does not always occur naturally, even among a tight-knit group of individuals. Communication must be taught and practiced in order to bring everyone together as one

With me and basketball, it became part of me.

In developing teams, I don't believe in rules. I believe in standards. Rules don't promote teamwork, standards do

Defense is one man guarding the ball and four others helping him

I'm fortunate now that I coach at Duke University and we've won a lot. I have some kids who haven't failed that much. But when they get to college, they're going to fail some time. That's a thing that I can help them the most with.