The commercial class has always mistrusted verbal brilliancy and wit, deeming such qualities, perhaps with some justice, frivolous and unprofitable. -Red Auerbach

 

The commercial class has always mistrusted verbal brilliancy and wit, deeming such qualities, perhaps with some justice, frivolous and unprofitable.


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Basketball is like war in that offensive weapons are developed first, and it always takes a while for the defense to catch up.

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To a father, when a child dies, the future dies; to a child when a parent dies, the past dies.

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Just do what you do best.

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Most of your great coaches do some teaching and developing of players. Phil may be able to do it, but he hasn't shown it. His teams have been ready-made.

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That's something I don't want to get into. I'm here. That's what counts.

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