It's an incredible serve. It's not a function of how fast it is. The trajectory is the main issue. You're read more

It's an incredible serve. It's not a function of how fast it is. The trajectory is the main issue. You're lunging, but then it's up. You're sort of diving, but then you can't reach it.

The essay is about connection to his homeland. It's about honoring his parents, and the importance of ritual.

The essay is about connection to his homeland. It's about honoring his parents, and the importance of ritual.

At his age, he is outstanding. He's got that speed and he's got those quick legs.

At his age, he is outstanding. He's got that speed and he's got those quick legs.

Marcus Banks had three years here, to play, and he had three coaches (Jim O'Brien, John Carroll, Doc Rivers) that read more

Marcus Banks had three years here, to play, and he had three coaches (Jim O'Brien, John Carroll, Doc Rivers) that weren't real excited about him. I think Marcus is a good player, but I don't think (there was) impatience, certainly not like a Joe Johnson or Chauncey Billups situation, you know, rookie players that were very high (draft) picks.

They all recruit hard, they play solid football, they all have a good plan. It's not just someone trying to read more

They all recruit hard, they play solid football, they all have a good plan. It's not just someone trying to out-formation you, they know what it's all about. I think the coaching in this league is very strong.

I have to be realistic. Everest has about a 33 percent success ratio. That's a one in three shot. I'm read more

I have to be realistic. Everest has about a 33 percent success ratio. That's a one in three shot. I'm a little older than most. This is my first trip. Most people wind up making a couple of trips before they summit. I don't know what my chances will be.

We didn't do a very good job at defending tonight. A few times, our corners got sealed inside and we read more

We didn't do a very good job at defending tonight. A few times, our corners got sealed inside and we got burned on it.

There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief.

There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief.

Now it is established in the sciences that no knowledge is acquired save through the study of its causes and read more

Now it is established in the sciences that no knowledge is acquired save through the study of its causes and beginnings, if it has had causes and beginnings; nor completed except by knowledge of its accidents and accompanying essentials.