You're going to hit some tough times and I don't mind because getting through tough times is what makes a good team… — Rick Carlisle Copy Share Image
Caris has obviously proven he's a hell of a starting point guard as well as a hell of a starting two guard.… — Rick Carlisle Football Copy Share Image
When you play within yourself and do things to your strengths, you can be extremely confident, extremely cocky and extremely successful. — Rick Carlisle Copy Share Image
The one thing I love about Mark Cuban is that he is the ultimate example of accountability. When he has made mistakes… — Rick Carlisle Accountability Copy Share Image
Being historically great on offense is fun, but even dating a pretty girl gets boring after awhile if she can't guard anybody. — Rick Carlisle Copy Share Image
It's the NBA, it's not supposed to be easy. If it was, I'd be pulling guys off the street. It's a tough,… — Rick Carlisle Copy Share Image
The reality is if they want more scoring, they're going to have to do one thing and that's make the rim bigger. — Rick Carlisle Football Copy Share Image
What the great players in history of sport have in common is they can take the understanding of the entertainment side and… — Rick Carlisle Football Copy Share Image
Imagine an NBA season where you don't have to travel. Whoever heard of something like that? If you can't look at that… — Rick Carlisle Football Copy Share Image
Dirk played with Jason Kidd near the end of his career and Jason was still a great player, but he did not… — Rick Carlisle Career Copy Share Image
The wrong types of distractions generally aren't good. But they're going to have to be overcome by any team at some point. — Rick Carlisle Copy Share Image
There's no doubt in my mind that for Luka Doncic, winning is the No. 1 and most important thing, hands down. — Rick Carlisle Doubt Copy Share Image
I don't know it's not really a conversation until it's a reality. We'll see. A lot can happen between now and when… — Rick Carlisle Communication Copy Share Image
I'm a believer that the emotions of the coach are important because they can work their way over to the players. — Rick Carlisle Coach Copy Share Image
If anything, you should be happy that somebody is saying flammable things about your team. That should be great bulletin-board material. — Rick Carlisle Copy Share Image
Music is not only a creative outlet, but it is very relaxing and it is something you can take with you for… — Rick Carlisle Creative outlet Copy Share Image
It would have been easy to settle back into being an assistant, but I took a risk. I've always seen myself as… — Rick Carlisle Copy Share Image
One of the challenges with NBA coaching is it's such a crucible, keeping your eye on the big picture is very challenging. — Rick Carlisle Copy Share Image
When you establish that you're a galactically successful offensive team, but below average defensively, that's not gonna win you a championship. — Rick Carlisle Copy Share Image
Access to quality food should not be a luxury, and I'm going to continue to beat the drum and bring more attention… — Rick Carlisle Attention Copy Share Image
ESPN is an NBA partner, and they've been a great one. But part of that partnership is that the coaches do a… — Rick Carlisle Copy Share Image
Everybody wants a four man that has length. That can guard multiple positions. That can shoot threes and make plays. — Rick Carlisle Copy Share Image
It's very difficult to just start playing fast in the middle of the year. Guys aren't conditioned for it physically or mentally. — Rick Carlisle Copy Share Image
Great players have a short memory for tough games. They move forward. They're always thinking ahead and about the next challenge. — Rick Carlisle Football Copy Share Image
