When The Mind Is Allowed

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.’

You're Only A Success For The Moment That You Complete A Successful Act.

The Problem With Trading Dominant Players Of That Size Is You Never Get In Return What You've Bargained Away.

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

Basketball Is Sharing.