My opinion about basketball, the way I was taught, was when you step on the court, you play to win.
LARRY BIRDFirst master the fundamentals.
More Larry Bird Quotes
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When I go to the line I’m thinking ‘All net.’ When I don’t think that, I’m likely to miss.
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I just shoot until I feel good.
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I wanted to compete at the highest level again – and that’s the NBA.
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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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My name’s been on this check for a week now.
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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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I think a lot of blue collar people related to me because a lot of people work for their money.
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You’re all playin’ for second place.
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A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.
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What’s better? Dogs or broomsticks? I mean will the world really ever know?
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The best basketball announcer is one who allows you to close your eyes.
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I’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.
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Who in their right mind wouldn’t listen to what Larry Bird tells them? He knows what it takes to be a successful player, and he’s letting us do the things to have the success.
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Push yourself again and again. Don’t give an inch until the final buzzer sounds.
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My goal was just to try and be the best player on my high school team, and look where I am now. And that was still my goal as a young kid, just to try and be a little better than my brother was.
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