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.
LARRY BIRDThe 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.
LARRY BIRDI 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.
LARRY BIRDBasketball has been my life and I worked at it so hard because I enjoyed it so much.
LARRY BIRDI really don’t like talking about money. All I can say is that the Good Lord must have wanted me to have it.
LARRY BIRDI don’t think that once you get to one level, you can relax. You’ve got to keep pushing.
LARRY BIRDI’ve always been interested in jobs in the NBA. But I’ve been in this for 20 years and it might be time to do something else.
LARRY BIRDThe best basketball announcer is one who allows you to close your eyes.
LARRY BIRDMy name’s been on this check for a week now.
LARRY BIRDBefore every game I used to go out and shot the same shots over and over and over. In the summer time I spent a lot of time just shooting. So really it just came natural.
LARRY BIRDYou never make any of the shots you never take. 87% of the ones you do take, you’ll miss too. I make 110% of my shots.
LARRY BIRDPractice habits were crucial to my development in basketball.
LARRY BIRDIt’s been a journey, the NBA. It’s taken me a lot farther than I ever expected.
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 BIRDPlayers will see right through a phony. And they can tell when you’re not giving it all you’ve got.
LARRY BIRDI’ve been around a while. I kinda know these things.
LARRY BIRDWhen 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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