The best player I ever coached was Gary Payton. George Karl coachgarypayton Change image and share on social
In coaching, you don't ever really have that joyful fun, but there's no question that it's enjoyable. George Karl coachenjoyablefun Change image and share on social
One thing I'll tell you is the food in Sacramento is off the charts. You've got good Asian food, the farm system where everything is natural, which I believe in. I like organic. George Karl asianchartfarm Change image and share on social
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. George Karl checkcitycoach share on social
The great player, so much of the greatness, in my mind, is in his heart and his head. It's not in his body, in his skill set. It comes from having great talent but wanting to mold that and fit it together into being special. And being special means winning championships. George Karl bodychampionshipfit share on social
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. George Karl challengecoachdanger share on social
Who is the ally of the coach? Who's going to write, 'Man, that was a well-coached game.' Players win, coaches lose. George Karl allycoachgame Change image and share on social
I want to be the team that creates the action more than be the reactor. George Karl actioncreatereactor Change image and share on social
I want to try to prove the world wrong - that you can run and win in the NBA, and you can win big if you keep running. The problem is, can you run for 82 games every minute, every possession of every game? George Karl biggameminute share on social
I think we, as pro coaches, should have a consciousness towards having an image and a role model mentality for kids. George Karl coachconsciousnessimage Change image and share on social
