I have never believed in comparisons, whether they are about different eras, players or coaches.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
It's difficult to compare coaches. You really can't compare them.
Comparisons are really no good in sport, especially if it is a comparison between different eras and generations, for there are so many variables that come into play, starting from the quality of the opposition to playing conditions.
I think comparisons are odious.
I don't like to compare clubs or players from way back. It's different today. Your ballparks are better. In the days when I played, we had eight teams in each league. Now you have more.
The biggest difference is in the leadership. It was better for us. We had more coaches and mentors to help us. A lot of the younger players today suffer from a lack of direction.
We talk about players of yesteryear, guys who could play or couldn't play, and I think it's ridiculous to try to even compare people... The things that you can do in basketball today that you couldn't even do then... you can carry the ball; you walk all over the place.
Everyone is different. Everyone has different teams they've played on, coaches they've played for.
Those that coach 10 years that take a year off are three times better coaches... in year 11.
People are going to make comparisons and they can do that but I'm definitely not going to compare myself to Derek Jeter.
I believe every era has its significance and the same holds true for players and coaches.