A coach's main job is to reawaken a spirit in which the players can blend together effortlessly.

The real value in everything you do is in the details. I just like that quote. A very similar way to say the same thing. If you're washing dishes you pay attention to washing dishes. If you're driving a car, you're paying attention to driving the car.

It takes a number of critical factors to win an NBA championship, including the right mix of talent, creativity, intelligence, toughness, and of course, luck. But if a team doesn’t have the most essential ingredient - love - none of those other factors matter.

Make your work your play and your play your work.

If you have a clear mind . . . you won't have to search for direction. Direction will come to you.

I expect a cigar.....not lit, hopefully

I will have Derek Fisher wear all 5 of his rings the first time he comes in to talk to Carmelo.