Coaches who have been players in the league, they get so attuned to playing how they were successful and who their coaches were.

(Even) if I'd have won every award, it doesn't mean anything to these coaches (and) these players in the league.

The league is changing, and we don't have many back-to-the-basket players. We now have a game that requires skill and versatility. A lot of that is about being able to think. It makes all the difference in the world to have a player in there with a high basketball IQ who can make the right decision.

I'm sure the coaches and players were demoralized from those three shutouts, ... I think they're on the comeback and the last few years, they had a strong finish and I would not be surprised if we see that again.

Most players don't play for the coaches. If you are playing for coaches and their attention...you play to win and everything else falls in place.

I think you can build a successful team without [a superstar], but to what extent?