“Even pirates, before they attack another ship, hoist a black flag.”
Bela Kiraly
“[The Suns, meanwhile, appeared to be hoisting a white flag over the Arizona desert. With a 12-22 record at the time, they were clearing out big contracts for salary-cap relief and a chance to start over again the following summer.] We are taking a step backward in the immediate run, ... But we're certainly looking forward to the future.”
Bryan Colangelo
“They were each lifted up individually in a hoist, in a basket, that was lowered to them, lifted up in the helicopter, taken to the ground.”
Greg Shipley
“Everybody wants to be hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy and I'm no different. But you have to appreciate every role you get. I got down on my knees a lot of years and prayed for this NBA opportunity, so it's something I never take for granted. But as a 12-year veteran, the most important thing is winning. The personal goals and ego go out the window.”
Jalen Rose
“Our customer would rather look at an engine hoist.”
Roger Bunn
“It was a good season. We won the Central Conference Red Division and we'll be hoisting another banner in our home rink.”
Patrick Alvin
“I looked at the clock, I tried to hoist them up there as quick as I can. I don't know if it should have counted.”
Dirk Nowitzki
