Good Teams Become Great Ones When The

Always Keep An Open Mind And A Compassionate Heart.

I Expect A Cigar.....not Lit, Hopefully

My Dad Always Had This Little Sign On His Desk: 'the Bigger Your Head Is, The Easier Your Shoes Are To Fill'. He Really Drilled That In.

You Can't Force Your Will On People. If You Want Them To Act Differently, You Need To Inspire Them To Change Themselves

Kobe Was Hell-bent On Surpassing Jordan As The Greatest Player In The Game. His Obsession With Michael Was Striking. When We Played In Chicago That Season, I Orchestrated A Meeting Between The Two Of Them, Thinking That Michael Might Help Shift Kobe’s Attitude Toward Selfless Teamwork. After They Shook Hands, The First Words Out Of Kobe’s Mouth Were, ‘you Know I Can Kick Your Ass One On One.’