Basketball was always a game to me. One of the greatest things in life for me was to be able to play what I loved dearly and get paid for it. So it was always a game to me and that’s how I perceived everything.
LARRY BIRDWhen I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become a pro.
More Larry Bird Quotes
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Michael Jordan is God disguised as a basketball player.
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Whether it’s a tie game or down by 1 or up by five, it was always the same shot. So I always felt comfortable with the ball in my hands because it was in there a million times before.
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The more you win, the better you’re gonna get. It grows on itself.
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I learned what my weaknesses were and I went out the next day to turn those weaknesses intro strengths.
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I think it’s good for a fan base because as we all know the majority of the fans are white America. And if you just had a couple of white guys in there, you might get them a little excited.
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I’ve always been interested in jobs in the NBA. But I’ve been in this for 20 years and it might be time to do something else.
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If you tell a teammate you’re ready to play as tough as you’re able to, you’d better go out there and do it.
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I hate to lose more than I like to win.
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I think a lot of blue collar people related to me because a lot of people work for their money.
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The best basketball announcer is one who allows you to close your eyes.
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I’ve been around a while. I kinda know these things.
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You know when I played, you had me and Kevin (McHale) and some others throughout the league.
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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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I was always making decisions and they were easier decisions because I had control of the game.
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Maybe it’s God disguised as Michael Jordan.
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I had control of the ball. As a coach you sort of put the ball in other player’s hands and let them make decisions for you. But I still get a kick out of winning basketball games and that’s what I’m in this for.
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I think that takes it all. That’s the greatest thing you could ever achieve in your sport. So, I have been very fortunate to play on great teams, but the gold medal was probably the best.
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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.
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What’s better? Dogs or broomsticks? I mean will the world really ever know?
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Push yourself again and again. Don’t give an inch until the final buzzer sounds.
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I wanted to compete at the highest level again – and that’s the NBA.
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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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First master the fundamentals.
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It doesn’t matter who scores the points, it’s who can get the ball to the scorer.
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My name’s been on this check for a week now.
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When I go to the line I’m thinking ‘All net.’ When I don’t think that, I’m likely to miss.
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