“You’ve got to stay ready, especially around here. That’s what we preach, you’ll get your opportunity whether it comes at the beginning or in the middle or in the end whenever it may be. When your time comes, you need to be ready to go because you’re going to earn your minutes”
"The time when there is no one there to feel sorry for you or to cheer for you is when a player is made"
- Tim Duncan
Adversity
"We are unselfish and we trust each other"
- Tim Duncan
Teamwork
"I'm surrounded by nothing but great people. I've been blessed with that, so really, I've got no choice but to be an all-around good person."
- Tim Duncan
Gratitude
"The time when there is no one there to feel sorry for you or to cheer for you is when a player is made."
- Tim Duncan
Perseverance
"Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better and your better is best."
- Tim Duncan
Achievement
"Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done."
- Unknown
Perseverance
"He that can have patience can have what he will."
- Benjamin Franklin
Perseverance
"You just can’t beat the person who never gives up."
- Babe Ruth
Perseverance
"What I've learned from running is that the time to push hard is when you're hurting like crazy and you want to give up. … Success is often just around the corner."
- James Dyson
Perseverance
"Never give up because great things take time."
- Adrian Williams
Perseverance