Who could better motivate Bill Russell than Bill Russell?

The only correct actions are those that demand no explanation and no apology.

The best way to forget ones self is to look at the world with attention and love.

He who believes in nobody knows that he himself is not to be trusted.

I can't stand a ballplayer who plays in fear. Anybody who has a good shot has got to take it and keep taking it. So he misses...so what?

When players are used to winning, they put out a little more. Basketball 3rd winningest coach (regular season and playoffs) in NBA history; won 1,037 times in 20 years;

I never had a set of rules. Every situation is different.

Wilt Chamberlain had a great deal to do with the success of the NBA. His dominance, power, demeanor and the rivalry with Bill Russell says it all. He will be sorely missed by myself and everyone in the basketball community. Wilt was a great performer and a great athlete.

You can't win without the ball.