I thrive on challenges, and there is no more imposing challenge for someone in my profession than winning an NBA title.

I think the most important thing about coaching is that you have to have a sense of confidence about what you're doing.

Remember, Team, surrender the me for the we.

The road to freedom is a beautiful system

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.

Once you've done the mental work, there comes a point you have to throw yourself into the action and put your heart on the line. That means not only being brave, but being compassionate towards yourself, your teammates and your opponents.

You can't force your will on people. If you want them to act differently, you need to inspire them to change themselves