I told our guys they must not have cable because Antoine Walker knows how to play, Derek Anderson can play, Shandon Anderson knows how to play, and Gary Payton knows how play.

Talk to the guys that ain't doing nothing, don't talk to me. I just want eight guys out there with me who want to play.

The only demise of Shaquille O'Neal will be his age.

I came here with the perfect chemist's perception. The formula they had was perfect and any added ingredient could make it go bad or worse.

Their unselfishness, the way they play and their poise factor. When you never panic, that's a great sign.

The best quality about Kobe Bryant? You want me to be honest? I don't know. I'll tell you why. I open my arms to everybody. But he never stepped forward for the embrace. So I never really got to know him. I don't know anything about him, and it's kinda sad.

If he were on fire, he couldn't act as if he were burning. He can't out-act me on the big screen.