Chris Finch The challenge we laid down to our guys from day 1 was quite simple 1 question Were you a WCF team or were you a team that just happened to make the WCF And there's only one way to prove that Go out and do it again

Silver on 2nd apronThe point was to design a system - I'm not embarrassed to say more NFL like where every team was put in a position where regardless of market size they could compete for championships 8 different champions over the last eight years That isn't necessarily a sign of success

Bill Russell One thing I have a quarrel with is that I had better players I personally worked with them to make them better players I did things physically emotionally and intellectually to make my teammates better players They took advantage of the situation that was part of my creation

Adam Silver I think that in terms of Steve's Ballmer statement I'd say putting aside the precise words he chose to use Most importantly he indicated a willingness to accept the league's decision in this case and the accompanying sanctions so that's initially what I was most focused on

Wachtell on why the investigation took so long This effort was challenged by the approach of the Clippers and their outside counsel who at times delayed in responding to requests for information and operated in an adversarial or obfuscatory manner that slowed the ability to gather the facts

Jonathan Kuminga on what was the factor in his decision this off-seasonHe mentions that he talked with his family and that he left everything to God prayed over it and let God lead him to the best decision He was looking for the best winning culture out of all the options he had

If we dont get out of the first round its on me -Tracy McGrady 2003