Student Success Statement 
 "What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a basketball player."
                                        John Wooden

There can be many reasons as to why he would say this. Some people might think this is weird or odd of him to say because he is known for basketball. Its what made him known and made him who he is. Although, what about when he retires? Or when he can no longer be of the sport? What is left? This is why he says the person you are is more important. Because to some when they think of you they wont think of the basketball player or coach, but as the kind of person you were. It will leave a much more important picture and respect of you and your name.