There are a lot of guys who play in the NBA. There aren't a lot of guys who have a chance to win a gold medal, too.
“A wise man fights to win, but he is twice a fool who has no plan for possible defeat.”
“After the loss of Columbia a couple of years ago, I think we were reminded of the risk. All of us, though, have always known that the Space Shuttle is a very risky vehicle, much more risky than even flying airplanes in combat.”