Like life, basketball is messy and unpredictable. It has its way with you, no matter how hard you try to control it. The trick is to experience each moment with a clear mind and open heart. When you do that, the game - and life - will take care of itself.

What moves me is watching young men bond together and tap into the magic that arises when they focus with their whole heart and soul on something greater than themselves. Once you've experienced that, it's something you never forget.

The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.

I'm not railing, 'This is inadequate' or 'This isn't right.' Just show me what will work.

Basketball is a simple game. Your goal is penetration, get the ball close to the basket, and there are three ways to do that. Pass, dribble and offensive rebound.

My job as a coach was to make something meaningful out of one of the most mundane activities on the planet: playing pro basketball.

Pau is one of the best big men in the game. I mean, Pau Gasol is going to be in the Hall of Fame.