“But people don't know if I can teach the game. I know I can. My experience in Oklahoma was positive. It opened my eyes to how the game is played -- the interaction among players, fans and media, how all that works. You have to know about the business of the game and how the actions of players and coaches affect the business. I think I have it down now.”
“It's been a long time and a whole lot has happened, and it's really a pleasure and a great opportunity for me to be back with the Lakers and be given this opportunity to help them get back on the winning track,”
“That's when my hopes went up because I know that I can help him do that, ... He'll be a good student and I'm sure that the Lakers will be happy with the progress he makes.”
“It's been a long time and a whole lot has happened, and it's really a pleasure and a great opportunity for me to be back with the Lakers and be given this opportunity to help them get back on the winning track.”
“That's when my hopes went up because I know that I can help him do that. He'll be a good student and I'm sure that the Lakers will be happy with the progress he makes.”
“He's a bright young man. He would have done well in the college environment. He's learning what the professional life is all about. I expect him to do well. His body hasn't even matured. He has a great attitude.”
“Andrew got right on it - he used some techniques I showed him. Shaq bit on the fake. He'll have that experience with him the rest of his career. He knows he can compete.”
