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Good Values Attract Good People
ing up the mess has a bad habit, one that contributes to selfishness, 73
sloppiness, and disrespect—three character traits I particularly dis-
like. By requiring each student-athlete to pick up after himself, I
may have encouraged a positive habit, good behavior, and a way of
thinking that carried over to the court and our team. (It was my
hope that some of my teaching might even carry over to what the
players did in their lives after basketball.)
THE POWER OF A GOOD EXAMPLE
I sought character in players rather than players who were charac-
ters. For me, a good explanation of character is simple: respect for
yourself, respect for others, respect for the game, whether it’s bas-
ketball, business, or anything else. Character starts with little things
