Larry Bird citáty

Larry Joe Bird je bývalý americký basketbalista. Je považovaný za jedného z najlepších basketbalistov všetkých čias.

V roku 1978 ho do NBA draftoval tím Boston Celtics, za ktorý hral v rokoch 1979 – 1992.

Svoj tím doviedol trikrát k víťazstvu vo finále NBA . Sám bol trikrát vyhlásený za najužitočnejšieho hráča NBA a dvakrát za najužitočnejšieho hráča finálovej série NBA.

V roku 1992 bol členom tímu, ktorý získal zlatú medailu na olympijských hrách v Barcelone.

Od roku 1998 je členom basketbalovej Siene slávy .Po skončení kariéry profesionálneho hráča pracoval ako funkcionár pre Celtics. V roku 1997 prijal miesto trénera tímu Indiana Pacers. Do tej doby nie príliš známy a úspešný tím doviedol počas troch sezón trikrát do konferenčného finále, raz v ňom Pacers zvíťazili. V roku 1998 bol vyhlásený za trénera roka v NBA. Wikipedia  

✵ 7. december 1956   •   Ďalšie mená Larry Joe Bird
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“I wanted to compete at the highest level again - and that's the NBA.”

Dan Weber (October 30, 1997) "Life Is Still Good For Coach Larry", Post-Tribune, p. C1.

“The guy has been there. What he tells us is not just what he believes deep down, but what he knows, because he has been through it.”

Chris Mullin — reported in John Brennan (May 30, 1999) "Pacers: Timing Is On Our Side", The Record, p. S1.
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“I've always been interested in jobs in the NBA. But I've been in this for 20 years and it might be time to do something else.”

Sam Smith (February 14, 2000) "Bird's Flight Path May End at Boston", Chicago Tribune, p. 12.

“I'm a firm believer in that you play the way you practice.”

Michael Marot (May 24, 2000) "Pacers Notebook/Pacers Make Turnaround", The Journal Gazette, p. 2B.

“Guys like Larry Bird -- he played so hard, he wants everybody else to play hard. That's not unreasonable. Any coach would want that and demand that.”

Magic Johnson — reported in David Steele (May 9, 1997) "Magic Says Bird Will Succeed", San Francisco Chronicle, p. B8.
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“Who in their right mind wouldn't listen to what Larry Bird tells them? He knows what it takes to be a successful player, and he's letting us do the things to have the success.”

Reggie Miller — reported in Associated Press (May 12, 1998) "Report Says Bird Is Coach of the Year", The Orlando Sentinel, p. C4.
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“Basketball has been my life and I worked at it so hard because I enjoyed it so much.”

Sam Smith (December 25, 1991) "Bird Still Celtics' Main Man - At Age 35, He's Enjoying Basketball More Than Ever", Chicago Tribune, p. 1.

“I hate to lose more than I like to win.”

Douglas S. Looney (May 22, 1998) "Larry Bird : Doer and Teacher", Christian Science Monitor, p. 8.

“Larry Bird is what keeps me going. He's my measuring stick. I don't think I would be as interested in the game if I weren't trying to play better than him.”

Magic Johnson — reported in Alan Goldstein (February 7, 1988) "Five at the Top of Their Game; Bird, Johnson aren't alone anymore as best players in the NBA", Baltimore Sun, p. 19.
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“Well, I don't worry about ratings. I'm trying to win a ballgame right now. Whatever it takes to win a ballgame, we're going to do it. If it takes a four-hour game, that's what we have to do.”

Marty McNeal (June 11, 2000) "Bryant: A Game-Day Decision - Magic Had to Convince Him to Stay Out After Friday's Injury", The Sacramento Bee, p. C13.

“I don't miss it at all. I'm glad I'm out.”

Larry Guest (December 12, 1993) "In Background, A Legend Trying to Restock Celtics", The Orlando Sentinel, p. C1.

“Larry is different than people think. He really loves the game and is really smart. He has the innate ability to focus on what's important and has a great feel for players. He knows how to deal with people. He's direct and definite. I think the players appreciate that.”

Donnie Walsh — reported in Sam Smith (February 8, 2004) "Bird sets fast pace - Hall of Fame player and former coach Larry Bird finds 'every day's exciting' in his first go-around as general manager of the Indiana Pacers", Chicago Tribune, p. 11.
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“When thou was a player, I didn't expect my teammates to play the way I did. I did expect them to work hard hard every day and get better. And I never learned anything by losing.”

Don Wade (October 18, 1997) "A Bird on the Bench is Worth 12,252 In Roberts Stadium Seats", The Evansville Courier, p. C1.

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