When I was in sixth grade, I wanted to become a priest.

Friendships, along with love, make life worth living.

Making shots counts, but not as much as the people who make them.

It's not like we have not had close games. We've just been able to win them, and as a result, the reality sometimes doesn't set in that you're weak in certain areas or you're not doing certain things well. ... When you win, sometimes it overshadows a poor performance.

A basketball team is like the five fingers on your hand. If you can get them all together, you have a fist. That's how I want you to play.

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

I had a really bad temper, when I was growing up. Sport helped me channel that temper into more positive acts.