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 BirdYou can make all the excuses you want, but if you're not mentally tough and you're not prepared to play every night, you're not going to win.
Larry BirdBefore every game I used to go out and shot the same shots over and over and over. In the summer time I spent a lot of time just shooting. So really it just came natural. Whether it's a tie game or down by 1 or up by five, it was always the same shot. So I always felt comfortable with the ball in my hands because it was in there a million times before.
Larry BirdThe nature of competition is such that any number of people invariably have their eyes on the same prize you do. Recognize your assets and employ them to the best of your ability.
Larry Bird