Quick Hits....

"He’s got a lot to learn. But he took the challenge and I’m sure he’s ready for it. There’s just so much to learn about it" – Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird, on Magic Johnson taking the same position with the Lakers (L.A. TIMES, 3/6).

"I’ve said before, most coaches and managers would probably not have guys go, but it’s been good for baseball. I think everybody fears guys getting hurt, but very rarely do guys get hurt" – Blue Jays manager John Gibbons, on MLB teams' feelings about their players participating in the World Baseball Classic (TORONTO SUN, 3/7).

"It cracks me up, because he’s the least patient person I know in real life, but he has become amazingly smart and disciplined in putting together his basketball team" – Basketball HOFer Kevin McHale, on Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge (BOSTON GLOBE, 3/6).