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“Never try to be better than someone else. Learn from others.”

Quote by John Wooden

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John Wooden is a legendary basketball player and coach, born on October 14, 1910, and passed away on June 4, 2010. His achievements and influence in the basketball world have made him one of the greatest figures in basketball history. more

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