Who could better motivate Bill Russell than Bill Russell?

That’s something I don’t want to get into. I’m here. That’s what counts.

Just do what you do best.

Phil is obviously a good coach. You don’t win that many games without being a damn good coach, … Remember one thing: He’s been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That’s all I can say.

Basketball is like war in that offensive weapons are developed first, and it always takes a while for the defense to catch up.

An acre of performance is worth a whole world of promise.

The best way to forget ones self is to look at the world with attention and love.

The only correct actions are those that demand no explanation and no apology.

He who believes in nobody knows that he himself is not to be trusted.

Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.

To a father, when a child dies, the future dies; to a child when a parent dies, the past dies.

The commercial class has always mistrusted verbal brilliancy and wit, deeming such qualities, perhaps with some justice, frivolous and unprofitable.

Most of your great coaches do some teaching and developing of players. Phil may be able to do it, but he hasn’t shown it. His teams have been ready-made.