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Rick Pitino, born on September 18, 1952, is a renowned basketball coach. He is highly respected in the basketball world for his unique tactics and leadership skills. He has coached at prestigious institutions such as the University of Kentucky and the New York Knicks, leading them to numerous successes.

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“After September 11, I don't think people really believe things like this are all that important.”

People Thinking Believe Important Sports September September 11

Author:Rick Pitino

“I can say that hands down from being in this business 32 years; we're going to be much better than we were last year just because there's eight new players that now have experience and Palacios will be healthy.”

Years I Can Hands Lasts Sports Player Healthy Eight Last Year

Author:Rick Pitino

“I'm at the stage of my career when it's not only about winning and developing players, it's about having fun. That's a void in your life right now, but it's something you're going to have here.”

Winning Fun Sports Careers Player Stage Right Now Developing Having Fun Void

Author:Rick Pitino

“It could happen to anyone when you get hired by a different president. There's a difference in philosophies. It happens. It's a change in CEOs. They have their own people, their own philosophies, and it's different than what Bob stands for.”

People Different Philosophy Happens Sports President Differences Bob Ceo

Author:Rick Pitino

“I just don't deal with the negativity. I can't get involved in that side of it. I don't understand it, and you can't let it take away from your life and what you are trying to do.”

Trying I Can Sports Sides Deals Involved Negativity Get Involved

Author:Rick Pitino

“Excellence is the unlimited ability to improve the quality of what you have to offer.”

Source: Success is a Choice: Ten Steps to Overachieving in Business and Life

“You are trying not only to reach your potential but to move beyond it. If you are not in the best shape you can be, these things simply become more difficult to achieve.”

Ifs Trying Motivational Moving Sports Difficult Achieve Shapes

Book:Success is a Choice: Ten Steps to Overachieving in Business and Life

Source: Success is a Choice: Ten Steps to Overachieving in Business and Life

“Francisco Garcia could have been a high draft choice last year, probably in the 20s. He's the best wing player I've ever coached. But he's done it the right way. He knew he had to work on his body to become a good pro. When he goes into the pros, he'll be physically ready.”

Way Years Has Beens Done Body Lasts Choices Sports Player Ready Wings Last Year Right Way Could Have Been

Author:Rick Pitino

About the Author

Born: September 18, 1952
Known for: Basketball Coach
Quotes: 57

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