Toughness is a skill. I don't think we're all born tough. You learn about toughness through your experience..

The players I respected most were the toughest players, not those who talked a good game or blocked a shot and acted like a fool..

Hard work is not punishment. Hard work is the price of admission for the opportunity to reach sustained excellence.

Toughness has nothing to do with size, physical strength or athleticism. Toughness is A SKILL that can be developed & improved..

Entitlement never wins Championships, Investment wins Championships..

The greatest compliment to any player is he is a great teammate. We can't all be great players, but we can all be great teammates.

The tough player is the one who is difficult to play against and easy to play with.