Great communication, Character, Competitive drive, Consistency, Compassion, Confidence -- skills successful leaders share.

- Avery Johnson

There are a lot of things that make players really good coaches. Whether you've played in the NBA or not, there are certain things you have to master…

- Avery Johnson

I've always been a man of commitment whether it was academically or professionally. But spiritually I wasn't committed. I was talking the talk and I …

- Avery Johnson

I just refuse to listen to any more lies. You hear them from FEMA, you hear them from Red Cross and I just didn't want to hear it from him.

- Avery Johnson

In 1989 at Greater Saint Steven Full Gospel Church, I gave my life to Christ. That's pretty much where it all started for me. I was 23 years old at t…

- Avery Johnson

I thought I would make it (to the NBA). I believed that I would make it. But I had a Plan B. I was going to get my Master's degree at Tulane Universi…

- Avery Johnson

My standards are so high because of who I serve but it doesn't put any water on my fire for winning. I'm still an intense person. You can be intense …

- Avery Johnson

Every era of coaches has their own set of problems and challenges. Today's player is different, but some things about them are better than they were …

- Avery Johnson

Being born is easy. So is taking your last breath. Everything in between, that's the hard part. Life is in between, and it will offer challenges and …

- Avery Johnson