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.

Talent is important. But the single most important ingredient after you get the talent is internal leadership. It's not the coaches as much as one single person or people on the team who set higher standards than that team would normally set for itself. I really believe that that's been ultimately important for us.

When I was growing up, there weren't any Little Leagues in the city. Parents worked all the time. They didn't have time to take their kids out to play baseball and football.

Courage gives a leader the ability to stand straight and not sway, no matter which way the wind blows.

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

With accomplishments comes confidence and with confidence comes belief. It has to be in that order.

I'm looking for players who make their teammates better. You do that with enthusiasm and passion.