Despite their tremendous talent, (NBA players) are still, by and large, young adults, seeking validation from an authority figure, and there is no greater authority figure on a team than the coach. Needless to say, in today's warped, self-indulgent climate, too many players couldn't care less about appeasing the coach.

Obviously he's a very good player, an NBA talent.

He's one of the best players in the NBA. You have to take your hat off to him the way he carries his team.

He tried to wait as long as he could for an NBA call-up and continued to turn down different offers (overseas), so I advised him to go ahead and take advantage of this opportunity, then be ready for the NBA camps.

Chad knew the names of every NBA player when he was just a little boy. He's always had a passion for the sport. I think he's always intended to coach.

The NBA has made a real issue about really making these superstars the premium that everybody wants to go to. That's their calling card and their marketing tool. But the coaches at the other end of the sphere are trying to make everybody on the team, even nine, 10, 11, 12, just as important, and have a real role that's meaningful.