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Larry Bird Quotes

Basketball Coach

Larry Bird, born on December 7, 1956, is a renowned basketball coach. He holds a significant position in the basketball world and has coached several professional basketball teams, known for his unique tactical concepts and exceptional coaching abilities.

Famous Larry Bird Quotes

“I was always making decisions and they were easier decisions because I had control of the game, 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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“When I was a player, I didn't expect my teammates to play the way I did. I did expect them to work hard every day and get better. And I never learned anything by losing.”

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“Who in their right mind wouldn't listen to what Larry Bird tells them? He knows what it takes to be a successful player, and he's letting us do the things to have the success.”

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“I have always been confident in my skills and once the game got going I knew I was probably the best player on the floor most of the time whether it was junior high, high school or college. I knew I had control of the game.”

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“Michael Jordan is God disguised as a basketball player.”

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“Leadership is diving for a loose ball, getting the crowd involved, getting other players involved. It's being able to take it as well as dish it out. That's the only way you're going to get respect from the players.”

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Book:Drive: The Story of My Life

Source: Drive: The Story of My Life

“Leadership is getting players to believe in you. 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. Players will see right through a phony. And they can tell when you're not giving it all you've got.”

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Book:Drive: The Story of My Life

Source: Drive: The Story of My Life

“The best player I ever played with was Dennis Johnson.”

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“The best players will play. That's the way it will always be.”

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“My goal was just to try and be the best player on my high school team, and look where I am now. And that was still my goal as a young kid, just to try and be a little better than my brother was.”

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Author:Larry Bird

About the Author

Born: December 7, 1956
Known for: Basketball Coach
Quotes: 71

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