25 Quotes by Michael Cooper

This whole thing's about development. Not only are we trying to develop players, we're trying to develop ourselves.

We felt that if we got 10 years in, we'll be here (as an established league) and we will be here,

We did a good job in the first half and kind of fell apart towards the end. The way we started in the first half is what got us rolling.

We could still end up in a three-way tie. If we just keep our composure and learn from this defeat, then I'm positive that we'll have a chance to contend for the SEC.

I signed a two-year contract. My goal, obviously, is to get to the NBA. Right now I can tell you I'm quite content and happy being here. Albuquerque is like my second home. I've set up shop there, I've got a home there and I've got a girlfriend there, so I'm pretty happy. But if something were to come up - and that's a real if-if situation - but if there was an opportunity to move up I may have to consider that.

Any league is going to do well when it has a professional league behind it.

They've been doing this from Day 1, looking at other people. I think they want a coach with some experience. I know I can coach in this league. 'It's a difficult situation to take over, but I'm thankful for the opportunity.

It's a unique situation to have, but again they say sometimes talent doesn't win. It has to be brought together right. That's the coaching's job. That's what we're doing.

Then I started leaking oil all over the place.