Everybody hears, but few listen.
BOBBY KNIGHTWell, why will it be a better day? And I think the more that we believe in doing things better, doing the right thing rather than hoping that that’s going to happen, let’s make it happen.
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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Why talk now when so many things have been said without ever giving me a chance to talk?
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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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I, fortunately, have never worried about irritating people.
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When a passer has the option of passing to two players, I expect him to get the ball to the best shooter. I continually stop practice and ask players who the best shooter is and I expect them to know. It is important that you get the ball to your best shooter.
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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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What is the best thing you can do in a close game? Drive to the basket and put pressure on the defense! Not jack up jump shots
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Basketball is a full court game, so every drill must be done full court.
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When my time on earth is done and my activities here are past, I want them to bury me upside down, so my critics can kiss my ass.
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People change over the years, and that changes situations, for good and for bad.
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In order to achieve to achieve positive results, one must work for them, not hope for them
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Offense is not equal opportunity
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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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A primary goal of teaching anything is the advantage that learning gives to people over their competitors who haven’t been as well taught.
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Learn to do things right and then do them right every time.
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