I've turned down a lot of ...

I've turned down a lot of trades where I might have gotten a better player, but I wasn't totally sure of the chemistry of that new player coming in. Even though he might possess golden ability, his personality and the way he gets along with teammates might be things you just don't want to cope with.
 Red Auerbach

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Just do what you do best.
 Red Auerbach
The coach should be the absolute boss, but he still should maintain an open mind.
 Red Auerbach
The most important thing in coaching is communication. It's not what you say as much as what they absorb.
 Red Auerbach
Everyone is born with a certain potential. You may never achieve your full potential, but how close you come depends on how much you want to pay the price.
 Red Auerbach
Many, many times, the kids with the less talent become the better athletes because they're more dedicated to achieving their full potential.
 Red Auerbach