I sit and wonder why no one uses the shot fake. The shot fake, when used correctly, can eliminate a defender
BOBBY KNIGHTTo me, the most enjoyable part is the practice and preparation
More Bobby Knight Quotes
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From the time I started teaching, when I was 21, I’ve always signed my name Bob Knight. My college coach called me Bobby, still does. But I have never introduced myself to anybody in my adult life in any way other than, “I’m Bob Knight.”
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This is like the town council just hired a new marshal to clean up the town, I guarantee you, if I stay here long enough, they’ll get rid of me, too.
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I also believe that when something negative comes out about you in the media, that’s only one person’s opinion. These guys sometimes believe they’ve been ordained from on high to give the general opinion of the populace, and that just isn’t the case.
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It is better to anticipate than to react.
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To be as good as it can be, a team has to buy into what you as the coach are doing. They have to feel you’re a part of them and they’re a part of you.
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Your biggest opponent isn’t the other guy. It’s human nature.
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The biggest difficulty in getting to the top of the ladder is getting through the crowd at the bottom.
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We should not have to push you to work hard, you should work hard because you want to be a great player.
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Everybody hears, but few listen.
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My definition isas follows: 1. Do what has to be done; 2. When it has to be done; 3. As well as it can be done; and 4. Do it it that way all the time.
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Basketball is a full court game, so every drill must be done full court.
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There are times when my passion for basketball led me into confrontations that I could have handled a lot better. I’ve always been too confrontational, especially when I know I’m right.
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I, fortunately, have never worried about irritating people.
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Discipline is knowing what to do. Knowing when to do it. Doing it to the best of your abilities. Doing it that way every single time.
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Passing is your best weapon against man to man. Dribble penetration is your best weapon against zone.
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