Elgin Baylor Quotations

If you look up the definition of greatness in the dictionary, it will say Michael Jordan.

Coaching is easy. Winning is the hard part.

We're looking for somebody that can play the two (shooting guard) or the three (small forward). If we find somebody, it's going to be someone with NBA experience and primarily we're looking for a three because we have Mobley and Livingston that can play the two.

Not only do I admire Jordan's accomplishments and his phenomenal basketball ability, but also the way he has conducted himself on and off the court. I don't think there will ever be another player to have the same impact on the game of basketball as Michael Jordan.

Every time you compete, try harder to improve on your last performance. Give nothing short of your very best effort.

We needed a true leader. Sam has a history of making big plays and big shots. The guys have a great deal of respect for him. We're going to be a much better team.

He shoots the ball extremely well from the perimeter, which will help our low-post players, ... He is a veteran who brings both playoff experience and leadership.

I was not concerned. In the past, we would have folded. But I knew that Sam and Mobley would be up to the challenge.

I was not concerned. In the past, we would have folded.

We're excited to bring in a veteran player like Sam who brings nine years of playoff experience and two championships, ... The addition of Sam strengthens our backcourt. He's a big-time scorer who is one of the best in the league when it comes to taking and making the big shot in the closing moments of a ballgame.

We're excited to bring in a veteran player like Sam, who brings nine years of playoff experience and two championships. The addition of Sam strengthens our backcourt. He's a big-time scorer who is one of the best in the league when it comes to taking and making the big shot in the closing moments of a ballgame.

Vladimir gives us versatility and he fits very well into our system. He's agile and he runs the floor well. We see him playing multiple positions and his outside shooting will stretch the defense and be a big positive for our inside players.

Elton is really excited about the makeup of this team,

Scoring 81 points is a truly amazing accomplishment. Of course, the most important thing is that his effort contributed to a victory for his team.

After long and careful consideration, we have elected not to match the offer sheet presented to us by Lamar Odom, ... In the final analysis, the decision was based on issues of character and other risks involved.

At times we've had lapses. You're not going to be able to do it every game, night after night. But for the most part, the effort has been there.

They're good players, and the knowledge and experience the new guys bring to this team is invaluable.

It was a terrific trade. I wouldn't say it was our best trade ever. I don't want to say that, because we traded for (Elton) Brand and we traded for Ron Harper. But, yeah, it has worked out well. It has been a great trade, but you have to see the end results. Hopefully, we'll continue to play like this.

It's great. Oh yeah, I remember those days. But they're all behind us. This is fun now.