Not Everyone Has A Purpose.

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.’

Basketball Is A Simple Game. Your Goal Is Penetration, Get The Ball Close To The Basket, And There Are Three Ways To Do That. Pass, Dribble And Offensive Rebound.

I Don't Believe In Curfews, Because You Can't Treat Men Like They Were Boys Without Forfeiting A Certain Level Of Trust.

I Care About Systematically Playing Basketball. If The Spacing Isn't Right, If Guys Are Standing On Top Of Each Other, If There Aren't Lanes To Be Provided, Or Rebounders Available To Offensively Rebound The Ball, Or We Don't Have Defensive Balance When A Shot Goes Up, All Of These Things Are Fundamental Basketball. I Follow It.

Winning Is Important To Me, But What Brings Me Real Joy Is The Experience Of Being Fully Engaged In Whatever I'm Doing.