If you tell a teammate you’re ready to play as tough as you’re able to, you’d better go out there and do it.
LARRY BIRDHe 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.
More Larry Bird Quotes
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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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I’m a firm believer in that you play the way you practice.
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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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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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I always know what’s happening on the court. I see a situation occur, and I respond.
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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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While day by day the overzealous student stores up facts for future use.
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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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The best basketball announcer is one who allows you to close your eyes.
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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 hate to lose more than I like to win.
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I like being by myself.
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Maybe it’s God disguised as Michael Jordan.
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Push yourself again and again. Don’t give an inch until the final buzzer sounds.
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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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