“Durability is part of what makes a great athlete.” — Bill Russell Quote

“Durability is part of what makes a great athlete.”

“We learn to make a shell for ourselves when we are young and then spend the rest of our lives hoping for someone to reach inside and touch us. Just touch us—anything more than that would be too much for us to bear.”

“Concentration and mental toughness are the margins of victory.”

“The holidays are important, but the path I've chosen doesn't take that into consideration. I do what I can to enjoy them, but it's one of the sacrifices of being an athlete.”

“I'm an athlete, so I can dress down with the best of them. I can throw on t-shirts and sweats with the best of them.”

“The U.S. Olympic spirit award is an award that is given to an athlete who embodies the Olympic spirit in more ways than just on the playing field, in showing incredible perseverance, in overcoming obstacles, and what we wanted to do is have everybody can vote on-line.”