“The basketball court for me, during a game, is the most peaceful place I can imagine. On the basketball court, I worry about nothing. When I'm out there, no one can bother me...”

“I play to win, whether during practice or a real game.”

“I've never lost a game. I just ran out of time.”

“Mr. Watras asked me whether I was practicing, and I told him I was practicing my tissue basketball skills.”

“The minute you get away from fundamentals – whether its proper technique, work ethic or mental preparation – the bottom can fall out of your game, your schoolwork, your job, whatever you’re doing.”

“I can appect failure, but I cannot accept not trying.”

“I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying”