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.

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

If we can accept whatever hand we've been dealt - no matter how unwelcome - the way to proceed eventually becomes clear.

Coaching is about, "How do I get people to play at their peak level?" It is a spiritual quest. And if it's not that, you don't have a challenge, you don't have a mission. Forming a brotherhood and trying to move it forward - that's what coaching is.

Not everyone has a purpose.

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

In basketball - as in life - true joy comes from being fully present in each and every moment, not just when things are going your way.