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 BIRDI knew I was as good as anybody. That’s not really bragging; it’s just that I’d put the time in.
More Larry Bird Quotes
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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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You 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.
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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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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 mean, the greatest athletes in the world are African-American.
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The more you win, the better you’re gonna get. It grows on itself.
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I used to love the feeling of running, of running too far. It made my skin tingle.
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I’m a firm believer in that you play the way you practice.
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Practice habits were crucial to my development in basketball.
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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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You’re all playin’ for second place.
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Push yourself again and again. Don’t give an inch until the final buzzer sounds.
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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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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 hate to lose more than I like to win.
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