If there was a payment to the bank due, and we needed shoes, she’d get the shoes, and then deal with them guys at the bank. I don’t mean she wouldn’t pay the bank, but the children always came first.
LARRY BIRDI always know what’s happening on the court. I see a situation occur, and I respond.
More Larry Bird Quotes
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Coaches can talk and talk and talk about something, but if you get it on tape and show it to them, it is so much more effective.
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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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As far as playing, I didn’t care who guarded me – red, yellow, black. I just didn’t want a white guy guarding me, because it’s disrespect to my game.
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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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I just shoot until I feel good.
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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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My name’s been on this check for a week now.
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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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I can see why fans don’t like to watch pro basketball. I don’t, either. It’s not exciting.
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The more you win, the better you’re gonna get. It grows on itself.
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But it is a black man’s game, and it will be forever.
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First master the fundamentals.
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I’ve been around a while. I kinda know these things.
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Once you are labeled ‘the best’ you want to stay up there, and you can’t do it by loafing around.
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Leadership is diving for a loose ball, getting the crowd involved, getting other players involved. It’s being able to take it as well as dish it out. That’s the only way you’re going to get respect from the players.
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