I worry about the things I can affect, and the things I have no control over I move by.

- Lenny Wilkens

The American dream, to me, means having the opportunity to achieve, because I don't think you should be guaranteed anything other than opportunity.

- Lenny Wilkens

If you want it, you've got to give it.

- Lenny Wilkens

If you can't go through it, find a way around it. Don't spend all your time banging your head against it.

- Lenny Wilkens

Meadowlark Lemon's book Trust Your Next Shot is written by a remarkable person. I have had the pleasure of knowing Meadowlark for quite some time. He…

- Lenny Wilkens

We should never discourage young people from dreaming dreams.

- Lenny Wilkens

If you fail the first time that's just a chance to start over again.

- Lenny Wilkens

The most important quality I look for in a player is accountability. You've got to be accountable for who you are. It's too easy to blame things on…

- Lenny Wilkens

Intimidation doesn't last very long.

- Lenny Wilkens