I think a lot of blue collar people related to me because a lot of people work for their money.
LARRY BIRDIf 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.
More Larry Bird Quotes
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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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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 mean, the greatest athletes in the world are African-American.
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I’ve been around a while. I kinda know these things.
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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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I like being by myself.
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Push yourself again and again. Don’t give an inch until the final buzzer sounds.
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Eminem. My son was listening to that and I was like, “What is that junk?” Then I started listening and I thought, You know, that kid is pretty good. It’s the storytelling.
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I’ve got a theory that if you give 100% all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end.
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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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When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become a pro.
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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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The best player I ever played with was Dennis Johnson.
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Maybe it’s God disguised as Michael Jordan.
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I just shoot until I feel good.
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