Am I a control freak? No. Do I believe in organization? You bet. In discipline? In being on time and making sure everything at the hotel is ready and right? Definitely. I don't control players. I try to control the environment around the players so they can flourish.

There are only two options regarding commitment; you’re either in or you’re out.

No rebounds, no rings.

The key to teamwork is to learn a role, accept a role, and strive to become excellent playing it.

Basketball is a game of conditioning and fatigue. That's why I believe in practicing a team to train when it's exhausted.

Public life is regarded as the crown of a career, and to young men it is the worthiest ambition. Politics is still the greatest and the most honorable adventure.

A particular shot or way of moving the ball can be a player's personal signature, but efficiency of performance is what wins the game for the team.