The only correct actions are those that demand no explanation and no apology.

The coach should be the absolute boss, but he still should maintain an open mind.

I have two college degrees, four honorary doctorate degrees, and am in three Halls of fame, and the only thing I know how to do is teach tall people how to put a ball in the hole.

I never took a position we were going to be a good ball club. I took the position we were going to be a winning ball club.

Wilt Chamberlain had a great deal to do with the success of the NBA. His dominance, power, demeanor and the rivalry with Bill Russell says it all. He will be sorely missed by myself and everyone in the basketball community. Wilt was a great performer and a great athlete.

He who believes in nobody knows that he himself is not to be trusted.

The Boston Celtics are not a basketball team, they are a way of life.