Quotes from Tom Thibodeau

I don't know where all this stuff comes from. This guy is an offensive guru. This guy is a defensive guru.' I don't even understand that. To me, you're a basketball coach.

I think game-time is important. So if a young player is not getting the appropriate amount of time to develop, we'll utilize the G-League. That's become an important part of our league.

I went on vacation with my nephews to St. Thomas and we had a ball.

You have to have core values. What do you believe in? Do you believe in hard work? Do you believe in discipline? Do you believe in conditioning? Because those are the things I know that do work.

At Team U.S.A., I've worked with Doc Rivers, Jeff Van Gundy, Brendan Malone, not just great head coaches but assistants and great college coaches.

I think you learn from every experience, and you have to continue to adapt.

The physical toughness is the obvious - the ability to push through things no matter what's coming at you, to keep going, to not give in. Never surrender. Usually the victory goes to the guy who can play through it the longest. Of course, the mental part is equally important.

Some guys are quiet, and that works for them. Some guys are loud, and like to talk, and that's fine. Just get the job done.

'Throw the losses away.' The family mantra.