George Karl
George Karl
George Matthew Karlis an American former professional basketball coach and former player. He is one of 9 coaches in NBA history to have won 1,000 NBA games...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth12 May 1951
CityPenn Hills, PA
CountryUnited States of America
basketball fighting everyday
Everyday we are going to fight lazy and soft. It's completely unacceptable. You have to be demanding
basketball cutting player
When your best player puts it on the line every day, the other guys can't cut corners
retirement children skills
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basketball mean play
Just because we play in the NBA or coach in the NBA doesn't mean we are not human. We are supermen. For me, getting shot is scary.
check faster guys love players question spend time watching
You always spend a little more time watching the guys you coached, to see how they're playing. And there's no question that when I check scores, I still go to the Nuggets scorer faster than any other scores. I have a lot of love for the players and a lot of love for the city.
joyful
In coaching, you don't ever really have that joyful fun, but there's no question that it's enjoyable.
competition goes junk truth
The truth of basketball is done in competition and fundamentals and team, but there's a lot of other junk that goes around the game.
challenge coaches coaching danger days gives highs lifestyle nba seldom sleep three tremendous zone
Coaches don't sleep for a reason. They don't sleep because it's a danger zone every night. Very seldom do you ever get two or three days off... The lifestyle of coaching in the NBA is a tremendous challenge that gives you tremendous highs but also tremendous lows.
consciousness image model pro towards
I think we, as pro coaches, should have a consciousness towards having an image and a role model mentality for kids.
consistent truthfully
I truthfully think, a consistent coach over 30 years, probably, I'd rather be that than having one championship and mediocrity for years.
soon
In the NBA, you win, and you think you're going to win tomorrow. But as soon as you lose, you don't think you're ever going to win again.
best player
The best player I ever coached was Gary Payton.
ally coaches players
Who is the ally of the coach? Who's going to write, 'Man, that was a well-coached game.' Players win, coaches lose.
code lived
I kind of lived by the code of 'I'm going to be a hard-working guy.' And no matter how successful, there is something I can do better. That's kind of the drive I live on.