Goodness Quote by Jeff Van Gundy

Among the hardest-working players I've ever been associated, Yao stands at the very top of the list. Beyond that, though, here's what truly separated…

— Jeff Van Gundy

As great of a player as Yao was, he was kind and patient with everybody. He wasn't trying to feed an image or cultivate…

— Jeff Van Gundy

Yao Ming is the best thing to happen to the NBA in a long time. He is just a beautiful person inside and out.…

— Bill Walton

Kubala was one of the best there has ever been. His game was pure, crystalline, a real joy for the fans. What I remember…

— Alfredo Di Stefano

Kobe's legacy is going to be remembered as someone who obviously worked hard, the way he carried himself.

— De'Aaron Fox

When I played with Michael Jordan on the Olympic team, there was a huge gap between his ability and the ability of the other…

— Steve Alford

Muhammad Ali was such an original - his antics, his character, his charisma, his strength, his individuality.

— Jon Jones

Kobe is a unique individual and he is very headstrong.

— Mike D'Antoni

I mean, Kobe was my favorite player growing up.

— Jordan Poole

Kobe was a legend.

— D'Angelo Russell

Kobe's an incredibly talented athlete, and there are many more like him among today's players.

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

LeBron's had so many legendary moments because he was in the NBA Finals eight or nine years straight, and because to that his brand…

— Jay Williams