Mike Krzyzewski Quotes on People (7 Quotes)

He has really good timing and he can block shots with either hand. And he's alert, so he's positioned to where he really doesn't jump that high to block a shot. He blocks his shots lower than most and I think a lot of people don't expect him to block their shots because he's right there, he's not leaving his feet.

First of all, what happens is, when you're good at something, you spend a lot of time with it. People identify you with that sport, so it becomes part of your identity.

J.J.'s been incredibly efficient. He had 30 points on 15 shots. A couple of weeks ago, he had 40 points on 13 shots. He has been incredibly efficient especially for that high level of scoring. A lot of people when they score much, they're volume shooters. J.J.'s not that.

I don't think it's anything about the game, it's about the opponent. As you advance you're going to face better people.

If you win a National Championship, or you win two, people think you have not only seen the Holy Grail, but you've embraced it. Basically, I do what a lot of people do, but I've been able to win.

I think the people who are involved in this program should embrace it, ... When you look up at the scoreboard, it will say the United States. It will never say an individual name. I can promise you we will put together a team that will serve as an example to the rest of the world of the way the game should be played and the way you conduct yourself.

In this environment, with that pressure, he had a great floor game. We needed Greg to be that court leader. It's not easy. I've had (Bobby) Hurley in here turning the ball over 10 times. ... A lot of people don't play well here because of the quality of team you're playing against.