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 intense person. You can be intense and saved. You can compete and still be saved. You… — 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 going to get my Master's degree at Tulane University had it not worked out. I think the pressure of making it wasn't on me as great as some other players that had no other options. I… — Avery Johnson Copy Share
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. The pastor preached a message about being fully committed. That pretty much was me. I wasn't fully committed. I was… — Avery Johnson Copy Share
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
