Alan Kirk Quotes

I`ve had too lengthy a career and coached too many players to make a choice.

To some degree. I know I couldn`t do it anymore.

I think in order to repeat, in will be an emotional ride and whether they can remain focused through a lengthy six weeks to the championship.

The two championship years were that significant for me.

There`s nothing like being involved with a team that can go that distance.

The important thing is to get the right players on the team so Mike can be successful.

I`m still totally involved. I watch most of the games on TV, I`ve done some consulting work for a number of teams, so I get to stay close to it.

I do some broadcasting and speaking as well.

I think the Pistons have such a well rounded team, which is why they`re so successful. All you have to do is look at the stats defensively and at their rebounding and scoring.

Though I`d have to say it was generally the guys in Detroit, as a group, that won the two Championships. They were terrific and I always look back very fondly.

If you`re going to have to beg them to play, it`s not going to work.