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 only competition worthy a wise man is with himself.

The only competition worthy a wise man is with himself.

If you can react the same way to winning and losing, that's a big accomplishment... quality is important because it read more

If you can react the same way to winning and losing, that's a big accomplishment... quality is important because it stays with you the rest of your life, and there's going to be a life after tennis that's a lot longer than your tennis life.

I've won at every level, except college and pro.

I've won at every level, except college and pro.

He's a guy who gets up at six o'clock in the morning regardless of what time it is.
(on read more

He's a guy who gets up at six o'clock in the morning regardless of what time it is.
(on the spartan training regimen of heavyweight Andrew Golota)

Sports do not build character. They reveal it.

Sports do not build character. They reveal it.

Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'? read more

Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?
(when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice)

There are only two kinds of coaches -- those who have been fired, and those who will be fired.

There are only two kinds of coaches -- those who have been fired, and those who will be fired.

My potential speaks for itself.
(who finished the year ranked 111 in 1998.)

My potential speaks for itself.
(who finished the year ranked 111 in 1998.)