I Care About Systematically Playing Basketball. If

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.’

My Job As A Coach Was To Make Something Meaningful Out Of One Of The Most Mundane Activities On The Planet: Playing Pro Basketball.

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

My Accountant Tells Me I Can't Be A California Resident Anymore. I Spend Too Much Of My Time In New York.

What Moves Me Is Watching Young Men Bond Together And Tap Into The Magic That Arises When They Focus With Their Whole Heart And Soul On Something Greater Than Themselves. Once You've Experienced That, It's Something You Never Forget.