He practiced against Kobe all of last year, so obviously it was sweet revenge for him. We deserved that. We didn't know who he was, we gave him up to Charlotte, we had no idea how good a player he was.

I think the most rewarding part of the job, and I think most coaches would say it, is practice. If you have it, a very good practice in which you have 12 guys participate, and they can really get something out of it, lose themselves in practice.

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

My dad always had this little sign on his desk: 'The bigger your head is, the easier your shoes are to fill'. He really drilled that in.

The real value in everything you do is in the details.

If you meet the Buddha in the lane, feed him the ball.

Always keep an open mind and a compassionate heart.