When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become a pro.
LARRY BIRDIt makes me sick when I see a guy just stare at a loose ball and watch it go out of bounds.
More Larry Bird Quotes
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The 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.
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I don’t know if I practiced more than anybody, but I sure practiced enough. I still wonder if somebody – somewhere – was practicing more than me.
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There are many times when you are better off practicing than playing; but most people just don’t understand that
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My name’s been on this check for a week now.
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But it is a black man’s game, and it will be forever.
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Guys like Larry Bird — he played so hard, he wants everybody else to play hard. That’s not unreasonable. Any coach would want that and demand that.
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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 like being by myself.
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I’m a firm believer in that you play the way you practice.
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You can make all the excuses you want, but if you’re not mentally tough and you’re not prepared to play every night, you’re not going to win.
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You know when I played, you had me and Kevin (McHale) and some others throughout the league.
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I knew I was as good as anybody. That’s not really bragging; it’s just that I’d put the time in.
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I always know what’s happening on the court. I see a situation occur, and I respond.
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Eminem. 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.
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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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