“We can have no progress without change, whether it be basketball or anything else.”

I was built up from my dad more than anyone else.

The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.

If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?

I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs.

The eight laws of learning are explanation, demonstration, imitation, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition.

What is right is more important than who is right.

I think that in any group activity – whether it be business, sports, or family – there has to be leadership or it won’t be successful.

Ability is a poor man’s wealth.

It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.

It’s not so important who starts the game but who finishes it.

The best competition I have is against myself to become better.

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.

I need music. It’s like my heartbeat, so to speak. It keeps me going no matter what’s going on – bad games, press, whatever!

As athletes, it’s no longer just about being the strongest, fastest, toughest, it’s so so so important to take that time for your mind and mental well-being.

I’m reflective only in the sense that I learn to move forward. I reflect with a purpose.

There are plenty of teams in every sport that have great players and never win titles.

I’m a guy who tries to be successful in all that I do, and when you fall short, it hurts.

I’m going to use all my tools, my God-given ability, and make the best life I can with it.

I’m not afraid of nothing, I just like the challenge, and I love being here.

Some things never change!