You never make any of the shots you never take. 87% of the ones you do take, you’ll miss too. I make 110% of my shots.
LARRY BIRDI’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.
More Larry Bird Quotes
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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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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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I didn’t play against the toughest competition in high school, but one reason I was able to do well in college was that I mastered the fundamentals.
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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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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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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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The best basketball announcer is one who allows you to close your eyes.
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I wanted to compete at the highest level again – and that’s the NBA.
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But it is a black man’s game, and it will be forever.
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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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It makes me sick when I see a guy just stare at a loose ball and watch it go out of bounds.
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It’s been a journey, the NBA. It’s taken me a lot farther than I ever expected.
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I knew I was as good as anybody. That’s not really bragging; it’s just that I’d put the time in.
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Michael Jordan is God disguised as a basketball player.
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