T-Lue is as bright as they come. He's incredible at making adjustments, holding guys accountable, relating.

I'm not afraid to coach guys. But I am going to coach them to win, and I am going to hold them to a high standard.

There are not a lot of young African-American guys who come through the video room. I wanted to make sure I was one of those guys, not only to live up to that standard but almost make a breakthrough for young African-American men. There is a pathway for you through the video room as well, but you have to be willing to do the work.

If you're not a player, it's hard to get into this league. You need a small opportunity that you turn into a bigger opportunity.

Sometimes you've gotta take a risk.

You can't just sit back and think you're gonna pack the paint in and win games. You've gotta guard that three-point line.

I respect the people that I lost to.

When you know that the offense isn't just predicated on one guy and that every movement you make gives you a chance to be a part of the action, to make you a weapon, it's empowering.

I knew as an assistant coach it wasn't my place to overstep the head coach.

Pace is just how fast we can get the ball from one end to the other. It's not necessarily how fast we can shoot. It's just a tempo thing.