I 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 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.
More Larry Bird Quotes
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You’re all playin’ for second place.
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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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I wanted to compete at the highest level again – and that’s the NBA.
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I was always making decisions and they were easier decisions because I had control of the game.
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While day by day the overzealous student stores up facts for future use.
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I don’t think that once you get to one level, you can relax. You’ve got to keep pushing.
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My name’s been on this check for a week now.
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I mean, the greatest athletes in the world are African-American.
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It doesn’t matter who scores the points, it’s who can get the ball to the scorer.
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He 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.
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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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I like being by myself.
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Strength 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.
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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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My opinion about basketball, the way I was taught, was when you step on the court, you play to win.
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