Anytime you’ve got an opportunity to play for your country and win a gold medal,
LARRY BIRDI think it’s good for a fan base because as we all know the majority of the fans are white America. And if you just had a couple of white guys in there, you might get them a little excited.
More Larry Bird Quotes
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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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If 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.
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I’ve been around a while. I kinda know these things.
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I just shoot until I feel good.
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My coach told me, “Larry, no matter how much you work at it, there’s always someone out there who’s working just a little harder – if you take 150 practice shots, he’s taking 200.” And that drove me.
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You’ve got to have them down before you can even think about playing.
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The more you win, the better you’re gonna get. It grows on itself.
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What’s better? Dogs or broomsticks? I mean will the world really ever know?
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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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I think a lot of blue collar people related to me because a lot of people work for their money.
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Maybe it’s God disguised as Michael Jordan.
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The best basketball announcer is one who allows you to close your eyes.
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I hate to lose more than I like to win.
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When it gets down to it, basketball is basketball.
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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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