He was very disappointed, naturally. Everybody wants to be a part of this, but there are only so many spots. |
I always felt that I was as good as the next person, and I didn't care what they had. |
I let them know that I believe that they can succeed, and I'm going to be there to help them. |
I never really had a chance to know the players individually, ... I thought when they were on the floor, they worked hard. But I never really got to know them. |
I never really had Allan Houston, ... So I don't know what our team could have been. |
I think my track record proves that if I have time, I can do it, ... And I wanted to do it, especially here. But the opportunity wasn't there. I'm not one that cries over spilled milk. Once it's over, it's over, and I prefer to move on. |
I think that you have to communicate with people, and I think that respect is a two-way street. |
I've been out of town since the time when I won. It's always more fun to be recognized by your own community. People know you better, and they're more judgmental. |
If you can't go through it, find a way around it. Don't spend all your time banging your head against that. |
If you fail the first time that's just a chance to start over again. |
If you want it, you've got to give it. |
Intimidation doesn't last very long. |
Naturally, it was disappointing, |
Only time will tell, ... I'm sure when you're paying a guy that kind of money, you're going to give him a chance to see what he can do. But time will tell. |
So my philosophy becomes that I worry about the things I can affect, and the things I have no control over I move by. |