Not Everyone Has A Purpose.

Basketball Is A Great Mystery. You Can Do Everything Right. You Can Have The Perfect Mix Of Talent And The Best System Of Offense In The Game. You Can Devise A Foolproof Defensive Strategy And Prepare Your Players For Every Possible Eventuality. But If The Players Don’t Have A Sense Of Oneness As A Group, Your Efforts Won’t Pay Off. And The Bond That Unites A Team Can Be So Fragile, So Elusive.

Leadership Is Not About Forcing Your Will On Others. It's About Mastering The Art Of Letting Go.

If We Can Accept Whatever Hand We've Been Dealt - No Matter How Unwelcome - The Way To Proceed Eventually Becomes Clear.

I Always Tell The Players, "we Are In The Business That's Very Much Like A Marathon Race Only We're Gonna Be Doing It For 260-something Days Or So." And The Race Is Something You Get Ready To Do. There's Gonna Be Some Trial Inside Of There, But You Put Yourself Through It Because Ultimately It Brings A Lot Of Meaning To Your Life, It Gives A Lot Of Energy To What You're Doing.

Once You've Done The Mental Work, There Comes A Point You Have To Throw Yourself Into The Action And Put Your Heart On The Line. That Means Not Only Being Brave, But Being Compassionate Towards Yourself, Your Teammates And Your Opponents.