* "The more they trusted me, the less I could afford to make a mistake."... Zhang Yimou, Chinese film director (b. 1950)


* "I have no individual goals. We play for one reason and that's to win the title. Practice is more important than the games, and I will practice when I'm hurt, when 95 percent of the players in this league would sit out. I expect all of you to do the same thing. You will follow my lead."....Michael Jordan to the Chicago Bulls. And follow they did. (ED. What a great quote to be on locker room bulletin boards!)

* "The biggest failure of all is the person that never tries"...Dr. Larry Kimsey

* Speaking about star guard Jameer Nelson, Coach Phil Martelli said, "He has tremendous respect for his teammates, and because he gives respect, he gets respect."

* "I always talked to my players about today. It's the only day that matters."...John Wooden