Assistant coaches Quote by John Starks
![“You look at the assistant coaches under [Pat Riley] that played and they have become prosperous within this game. It triples all the way down from the assistant players to the coaches. Patrick Ewing went into coaching as well as myself.” quote by John Starks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/772/john-starks-17467_assistant-coaches_you-look-at-the-assistant-coaches-under_574021.jpg)
“You look at the assistant coaches under [Pat Riley] that played and they have become prosperous within this game. It triples all the way down from the assistant players to the coaches. Patrick Ewing went into coaching as well as myself.”
About This Quote
Success in sports often spreads from mentors to protégés, creating a ripple effect of prosperity throughout a team.
In simple terms: Success spreads from mentors to everyone.
Key Takeaway
Leverage mentorship to build collective success.
Themes
leadership
mentorship
team dynamics
Mood
optimistic
reflective
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- coaching careers
- player development
- team building
Key Concepts
network effects
career progression
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster mentorship in your own field?
- What barriers prevent talent from rising?
A Different Perspective
Success may depend on individual talent, not just mentorship.
![“He was a great individual. People that don't know Patrick [Ewing] and only see what they read in the paper don't know this is a man of great integrity, love for his teammates, and love for this organization.” quote by John Starks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/473/john-starks-17467_and-love_he-was-a-great-individual-people-that-do_659650.jpg)
![“New York is a different breed than any other city there is. Media can be very hard on you at times, but [Patrick Ewing] did handle it like a man. He was able to prosper in that whole atmosphere.” quote by John Starks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/983/john-starks-17467_able_new-york-is-a-different-breed-than-any-o_958697.jpg)
![“Coach [Pat] Riley's record speaks for itself. What makes him so special is he is a coach clearly concerned about winning. His whole thinking when he wakes up every day is how can I make this team [ New York Knicks] more focused and going through 82 games during the regular season and the playoffs.” quote by John Starks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e24/john-starks-17467_coach_coach-pat-riley-s-record-speaks-for-itse_2823051.jpg)
