“For me to get an award from the press, I know there's been no favoritism.” KnowsPressesRewardsAwardsFavoritism Author:Bobby Knight
“I've always felt that, you know, the Almighty has a lot of things to do other than help my basketball team.” KnowsHelpingFeltTeamBasketballThings To DoAlmightyBasketball Team Author:Bobby Knight
“Al McGuire talked to me I don't know how many times about dealing with the press: "You've got to be a con man." I tried that for a day or so, but it never really worked for me.” KnowsMenKnow HowPressesAls Author:Bobby Knight
“Offense at Indiana is not equal opportunity. Those players who shoot best are going to shoot most. It is important that every player know his offensive limitations. It is also important that a player know who the best shooter is on the team. When a passer has the option of passing to two players, I expect him to get the ball to the best shooter. I continually stop practice and ask players who the best shooter is and I expect them to know. It is important that you get the ball to your best shooter.” KnowsTwoImportantAsksOpportunityPracticePlayerTeamEqualBasketballBallsPassingPassingsLimitationCoachingOffensiveOffenseBasketball CoachingIndianaEqual OpportunityShooter Author:Bobby Knight
“You remember when you were a kid growing up, and believed in Santa Claus? There's not much difference between Santa Claus and me today, you know. We're two overweight lovable guys that kids really enjoy.” KnowsTwoKidsTodayRememberGuyEnjoyDifferencesGrowing UpGrowingBasketballRemember WhenSantaSanta ClausOverweightLovableKids Growing Up Author:Bobby Knight
“At one point, I said to the officials that you guys haven't called walking for 20 years, now you don't know what it is. When you call walking, you're about half right.” KnowsYearsSaidGuyHalfHavensWalkingOfficials Author:Bobby Knight
“There are times when my passion for basketball led me into confrontations that I could have handled a lot better. I've always been too confrontational, especially when I know I'm right.” KnowsPassionBasketballMy PassionConfrontation Author:Bobby Knight
