You don't play against opponents, you play against the game of basketball.

You don't play against opponents, you play against the game of basketball.

The first time I shot the hook, I was in fourth grade, and I was about five feet eight inches read more

The first time I shot the hook, I was in fourth grade, and I was about five feet eight inches tall. I put the ball up and felt totally at ease with the shot. I was completely confident it would go in and I've been shooting it ever since.

Pressure can burst a pipe or pressure can make a diamond.

Pressure can burst a pipe or pressure can make a diamond.

We are having to live with paying the price for what happened before.

We are having to live with paying the price for what happened before.

The key is not the "will to win" . . . everybody has that. It is the will to prepare read more

The key is not the "will to win" . . . everybody has that. It is the will to prepare to win that is important.

You can't win if you don't play as a unit.

You can't win if you don't play as a unit.

Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.

Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.

When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was read more

When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become a pro.

I always know what's happening on the court. I see a situation occur, and I respond.

I always know what's happening on the court. I see a situation occur, and I respond.