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

If you do the work, you get rewarded

The basketball court for me, during a game, is the most peaceful place I can imagine

When I step onto the court, I don't have to think about anything

They don't need a ticket to watch you sitting on a bench

My body could stand the crutches but my mind couldn't stand the sideline