The nature of competition is such that any number of people invariably have their eyes on the same prize you do. Recognize your assets and employ them to the best of your ability.
LARRY BIRDThe more you win, the better you’re gonna get. It grows on itself.
More Larry Bird Quotes
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Coaches can talk and talk and talk about something, but if you get it on tape and show it to them, it is so much more effective.
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When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become a pro.
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I wanted to compete at the highest level again – and that’s the NBA.
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I’m a firm believer in that you play the way you practice.
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Leadership is diving for a loose ball, getting the crowd involved, getting other players involved. It’s being able to take it as well as dish it out. That’s the only way you’re going to get respect from the players.
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But it is a black man’s game, and it will be forever.
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I don’t think that once you get to one level, you can relax. You’ve got to keep pushing.
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I used to love the feeling of running, of running too far. It made my skin tingle.
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I wasn’t real quick, and I wasn’t real strong. Some guys will just take off and it’s like, whoa. So I beat them with my mind and my fundamentals.
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The more you win, the better you’re gonna get. It grows on itself.
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The best player I ever played with was Dennis Johnson.
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Strength is not nearly as important as desire. I don’t think you can teach anyone desire. I think it’s a gift. I don’t know why I have it, but I do.
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I just shoot until I feel good.
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The best players will play. That’s the way it will always be.
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Basketball has been my life and I worked at it so hard because I enjoyed it so much.
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