The more you win, the better you’re gonna get. It grows on itself.
LARRY BIRDThe more you win, the better you’re gonna get. It grows on itself.
LARRY BIRDThe one thing that always bothered me when I played in the NBA was I really got irritated when they put a white guy on me.
LARRY BIRDIt’s been a journey, the NBA. It’s taken me a lot farther than I ever expected.
LARRY BIRDI wanted to compete at the highest level again – and that’s the NBA.
LARRY BIRDThere are many times when you are better off practicing than playing; but most people just don’t understand that
LARRY BIRDI don’t think that once you get to one level, you can relax. You’ve got to keep pushing.
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.
LARRY BIRDI can see why fans don’t like to watch pro basketball. I don’t, either. It’s not exciting.
LARRY BIRDThe best players will play. That’s the way it will always be.
LARRY BIRDFirst master the fundamentals.
LARRY BIRDAnytime you’ve got an opportunity to play for your country and win a gold medal,
LARRY BIRDHe who has learned to trust nature finds need for ever fewer external directions. He will discard formula after formula, until he reaches the conclusion: Let nature take its course.
LARRY BIRDEminem. 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.
LARRY BIRDStrength 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.
LARRY BIRDYou’ve got to have them down before you can even think about playing.
LARRY BIRDWhen it gets down to it, basketball is basketball.
LARRY BIRD