Maybe it’s God disguised as Michael Jordan.
LARRY BIRDI like being by myself.
More Larry Bird Quotes
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The best players will play. That’s the way it will always be.
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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 had control of the ball. As a coach you sort of put the ball in other player’s hands and let them make decisions for you. But I still get a kick out of winning basketball games and that’s what I’m in this for.
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I have always been confident in my skills and once the game got going I knew I was probably the best player on the floor most of the time whether it was junior high, high school or college. I knew I had control of the game.
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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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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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I hate to lose more than I like to win.
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I 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.
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Basketball has been my life and I worked at it so hard because I enjoyed it so much.
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I’ve been around a while. I kinda know these things.
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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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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’m a firm believer in that you play the way you practice.
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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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My name’s been on this check for a week now.
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