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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.

Larry Bird

A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.
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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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I think a lot of blue collar people related to me because a lot of people work for their money.
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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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Leadership is getting players to believe in you. 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 used to love the feeling of running, of running too far. It made my skin tingle.
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I like being by myself.
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I mean, the greatest athletes in the world are African-American.
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The best players will play. That’s the way it will always be.
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Don’t let winning make you soft. Don’t let losing make you quit. Don’t let your teammates down in any situation.
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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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My coach told me, “Larry, no matter how much you work at it, there’s always someone out there who’s working just a little harder – if you take 150 practice shots, he’s taking 200.” And that drove me.
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I wanted to compete at the highest level again – and that’s the NBA.
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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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Anytime you’ve got an opportunity to play for your country and win a gold medal,
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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 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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