In every contest, there comes a moment that separates winning from losing. The true warrior understands and seizes that moment.

Basketball is a business. Pure and simple. If you want to have fun, go to the YMCA.

There's always the motivation of wanting to win. Everybody has that. But a champion needs, in his attitude, a motivation above and beyond winning.

There can only be one state of mind as you approach any profound test; total concentration, a spirit of togetherness, and strength.

I'd like my reputation to stay as it is and to be remembered for a wonderful decade.

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.

Shoulda, coulda, and woulda won't get it done. In attacking adversity, only a positive attitude, alertness, and regrouping to basics can launch a comeback.