In 1989 at Greater Saint Steven Full Gospel Church, I gave my life to Christ. That's pretty much where it all started for me. I was 23 years old at the time, right after my first year in the NBA.… — Avery Johnson Copy Share Image
Growing up in New Orleans, my mom and dad were churchgoers. I would go to church with them. Also, I was going to a Catholic school so I had a fascination with the Catholic Church mainly because, in my mind,… — Avery Johnson Copy Share Image
I thought I would make it (to the NBA). I believed that I would make it. But I had a Plan B. I was… — Avery Johnson Copy Share Image
In 1989 at Greater Saint Steven Full Gospel Church, I gave my life to Christ. That's pretty much where it all started for me.… — Avery Johnson Copy Share Image
I've always been a man of commitment whether it was academically or professionally. But spiritually I wasn't committed. I was talking the talk and… — Avery Johnson Copy Share Image
Dear Humanity; we regret being alien bastards. We regret coming to Earth. And we most definitely regret that the Corps just blew up our… — Avery Johnson Copy Share Image
I'm really comfortable in a stressful, leadership position. I need this job. I need to do this. This fits my personality. This is the… — Avery Johnson Copy Share Image
I just refuse to listen to any more lies. You hear them from FEMA, you hear them from Red Cross and I just didn't… — Avery Johnson Copy Share Image
Being born is easy. So is taking your last breath. Everything in between, that's the hard part. Life is in between, and it will… — Avery Johnson Copy Share Image
I'm passionate about coaching and being able to mentor young men in a lot of different ways. I think it's good to be able… — Avery Johnson Copy Share Image
My standards are so high because of who I serve but it doesn't put any water on my fire for winning. I'm still an… — Avery Johnson Copy Share Image
I just want to help people become winners. That's what I'm about. I'm about winning. — Avery Johnson Copy Share Image
There are a lot of things that make players really good coaches. Whether you've played in the NBA or not, there are certain things… — Avery Johnson Copy Share Image
Great communication, Character, Competitive drive, Consistency, Compassion, Confidence -- skills successful leaders share. — Avery Johnson Copy Share Image
