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“Good players can take coaching; great players can take coaching and learn.”

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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