“I’d rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.”

Champions never complain, they are too busy getting better.

I like to spend time in the past, with the things that have been important to me.

Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life.

Just try to be the best you can be; never cease trying to be the best you can be. That’s in your power.

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.

Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

I’m not afraid to die.

Never lie, never cheat, never steal.

Earn the right to be proud and confident.

Passion is momentary; love is enduring.

It takes time to create excellence. If it could be done quickly, more people would do it.

I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.

Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.

There are many things that are essential to arriving at true peace of mind, and one of the most important is faith, which cannot be acquired without prayer.

Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.

The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.

I’ll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it’s sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.

I focus on one thing and one thing only – that’s trying to win as many championships as I can.

Confidence allows you to progress in something you’re attempting to accomplish, whether it’s playing basketball or baseball or whether it’s trying to succeed in business.

The topic of leadership is a touchy one. A lot of leaders fail because they don’t have the bravery to touch that nerve or strike that chord. Throughout my years, I haven’t had that fear.

Great players never look in the mirror and think I’m a great basketball player. You ask yourself, Am I the best player I can be?

Sports are such a great teacher. I think of everything they’ve taught me: camaraderie, humility, how to resolve differences.

Sometimes a winner is just a dreamer who never gave up.

Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.