I was always making decisions and they were easier decisions because I had control of the game.
LARRY BIRDThe best basketball announcer is one who allows you to close your eyes.
More Larry Bird Quotes
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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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I’ve been around a while. I kinda know these things.
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Players will see right through a phony. And they can tell when you’re not giving it all you’ve got.
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First master the fundamentals.
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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 can see why fans don’t like to watch pro basketball. I don’t, either. It’s not exciting.
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The best player I ever played with was Dennis Johnson.
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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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My opinion about basketball, the way I was taught, was when you step on the court, you play to win.
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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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You know when I played, you had me and Kevin (McHale) and some others throughout the league.
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Maybe it’s God disguised as Michael Jordan.
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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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When it gets down to it, basketball is basketball.
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I always know what’s happening on the court. I see a situation occur, and I respond.
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