56 Quotes by George Karl

You always spend a little more time watching the guys you coached, to see how they're playing. And there's no question that when I check scores, I still go to the Nuggets scorer faster than any other scores. I have a lot of love for the players and a lot of love for the city.

In coaching, you don't ever really have that joyful fun, but there's no question that it's enjoyable.

I want to be the team that creates the action more than be the reactor.

The truth of basketball is done in competition and fundamentals and team, but there's a lot of other junk that goes around the game.

Coaches don't sleep for a reason. They don't sleep because it's a danger zone every night. Very seldom do you ever get two or three days off... The lifestyle of coaching in the NBA is a tremendous challenge that gives you tremendous highs but also tremendous lows.

I think we, as pro coaches, should have a consciousness towards having an image and a role model mentality for kids.

I truthfully think, a consistent coach over 30 years, probably, I'd rather be that than having one championship and mediocrity for years.

In the NBA, you win, and you think you're going to win tomorrow. But as soon as you lose, you don't think you're ever going to win again.

The best player I ever coached was Gary Payton.