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.

Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.

Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.

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.

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

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

Show me a good and gracious loser, and I'll show you a failure.

Show me a good and gracious loser, and I'll show you a failure.

The game is my life. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me back fulfillment and peace.

The game is my life. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me back fulfillment and peace.

Being a part of both organizations, there is no comparison in the two organizations. This is a professional organization. The read more

Being a part of both organizations, there is no comparison in the two organizations. This is a professional organization. The Hornets were just -- I don't know what the hell it was. There is no explaining for them.

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.

I can do something else besides stuff a ball through a hoop. My biggest resource is my mind.

I can do something else besides stuff a ball through a hoop. My biggest resource is my mind.