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
Once you are labeled the best you want to stay up there, and you cant do it by loafing around. – 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