I don't believe in curfews, because you can't treat men like they were boys without forfeiting a certain level of trust.

The strength of the team lies within the individual. And the strength of the individual lies within the team

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

I gave it my body and mind, but I have kept my soul.

The best thing that I think happened to me was I got the opportunity to have really good players and we were able to meet the demand of the competition. And I think that's what I value most.

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

My first act after being named head coach of the Bulls was to formulate a vision for the team. I had to take into account not only what I wanted to achieve, but how I was going to get there.