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“Coaching staff: I know there's days you look at that film and you want to kill me. I'm not playing defense, taking bad shots, getting too many techs. But you always believe that I can be the guy. Through the tough times, you guys never left my side... That's something that I really appreciate and I never want to take you guys for granted. I thank you so much for being part of my life. And not just on the basketball court, but giving me talks about growing as a man first, and a basketball player next.”

“Goals have never defined me as a player. What has defined me is my impact on the team. If that means passing or playing defense to win, I'll do it.”

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Author:Mia Hamm

“I get a lot more confidence winning games playing defense than winning the run-and-gun game.”

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Author:Chauncey Billups

“I'm not a "conservative" because I see precious little left in this world worth conserving. Playing defense, it seems to me, can only forestall an inevitable slide into tyranny.”

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Book:Stop the Presses!: The Inside Story of the New Media Revolution

Source: Stop the Presses!: The Inside Story of the New Media Revolution

“Basketball also helps you learn to move your feet by playing defense and guarding guys, and that all carries over to playing football with staying square and having good footwork.”

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Author:Calvin Pryor

“Firearms manufacturers usually find themselves playing defense.”

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Author:Bob Barr

“If you want team play, you must stress defense. Defense makes players unselfish.”

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Author:John Brady

“Last year they came in and won the game; that's how I would define it. Revenge is never on our mind. What's on our mind is playing defense, rebounding, taking care of the ball, and running our transition game.”

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Author:Karl Hobbs

“If you're not talking, you're not playing defense”

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Author:Doc Rivers