It's hard enough to coach in this league when you're doing what you believe in. But when you have to try to coach something you may not be sold on, it becomes even more of a challenge. It's really hard.

More Quotes by Jeff Van Gundy

Sometimes you try to change, and you go backwards.

You start comparing people, and ultimately, somebody feels diminished.

I had a great job with the Knicks.

I broadcast games. I think there is a huge difference between print journalism and broadcasting. I don't have to say, 'sources close to LeBron James,' five times a game. I can just put my name to it. I say what I believe. It doesn't mean it's right. It's what I believe.

The public Yao was the private Yao: To his core, there was an unmistakable peace to him.

As great of a player as Yao was, he was kind and patient with everybody. He wasn't trying to feed an image or cultivate a brand or manipulate a public persona.