We're all smart enough to figure out Xs and Os - it's basketball, it's not advanced calculus. But the most important thing is can you get your message across to players? Do they believe in you, and do they want to compete for you?

More Quotes by J. B. Bickerstaff

I watch a ton of movies. Going way back, I like 'The Godfather.' 'The Matrix' was one of my favorites - the first one; they got a little carried away after the first one. Those are two that stand out.

Grinding is a mindset and a willingness and commitment to work at it.

I hope I continue to learn. If I don't, then I know everything.

Every day, you learn something. That's the same as assistant coach and the same as a head coach. You should continue to learn. You watch so much basketball, you should see something somewhere from somebody different all the time.

Nothing is ever perfect in the NBA.

Any good defensive team has a strong anchor, because he cleans up mistakes.