A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals. – Larry Bird
When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become a pro. – Larry Bird
I dont know if I practiced more than anybody, but I sure practiced enough. I still wonder if somebody — somewhere — was practicing more than me. – Larry Bird
I always know whats happening on the court. I see a situation occur, and I respond. – Larry Bird
Push yourself again and again. Dont give an inch until the final buzzer sounds. – Larry Bird
Ive got a theory that if you give 100% all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end. – Larry Bird
I really dont like talking about money. All I can say is that the Good Lord must have wanted me to have it. – Larry Bird
Leadership is diving for a loose ball, getting the crowd involved, getting other players involved. Its being able to take it as well as dish it out. Thats the only way youre going to get respect from the players. – Larry Bird
Leadership is getting players to believe in you. If you tell a teammate youre ready to play as tough as youre able to, youd better go out there and do it. Players will see right through a phony. And they can tell when youre not giving it all youve got. – Larry Bird
Once you are labeled the best you want to stay up there, and you cant do it by loafing around. – Larry Bird
While day by day the overzealous student stores up facts for future use, he who has learned to trust nature finds need for ever fewer external directions. He will discard formula after formula, until he reaches the conclusion: Let nature take its course. – Larry Bird
The best player I ever played with was Dennis Johnson. – Larry Bird
