Yeah, I know there’s been all this talk this year especially about the 3-point shot and can you win shooting it. There’s a lot of different styles that can work. You have to base it on your own personnel.

We didn’t do much different against LeBron. We were just more active and more competitive.

I’m just thrilled for so many people. Our players, mostly, but the people in our organization – Rick Welts, Joe Lacob and Peter Guber and the whole group. It’s just a phenomenal group of people. I think as a coach you just appreciate kind of the big picture a little bit more.

Despite the amazing diversity we’re blessed with in this country, schools are still in large part segregated because of economic disparity. Sports are one of the few areas where kids are really given the opportunity to interact with those of different races and religions.

It’s different as a coach because you feel responsible for a lot of people. Even though you don’t take a shot, you don’t get a rebound, you feel like you just want people to succeed and you want to help them any way you can.

I think it’s imperative to follow your heart and choose a profession you’re passionate about, and if you haven’t found that ‘spark’ yet, if you’re not sure what you want to do with your lives – be persistent until you do.

I can’t believe how lucky I am.

Don’t think shoot. Soon as you start thinking you miss.

The future is coming so fast, we can’t possibly predict it; we can only learn to respond quickly.

I do believe that one way to bring cultures together, to develop trust between people and countries and religions, is through education. And through music and art and basketball and activities and joys that people share worldwide, regardless of ethnic background or religious orientation.