But it is a black man's game, and it will be forever. Larry Bird More Quotes by Larry Bird More Quotes From Larry Bird If there was a payment to the bank due, and we needed shoes, she'd get the shoes, and then deal with them guys at the bank. I don't mean she wouldn't pay the bank, but the children always came first. Larry Bird basketballmeanchildren 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. Larry Bird playersuccessfulbird I've been around a while. I kinda know these things. Larry Bird basketballknows 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. Larry Bird play-hardguybird Anytime you've got an opportunity to play for your country and win a gold medal, I think that takes it all. That's the greatest thing you could ever achieve in your sport. So, I have been very fortunate to play on great teams, but the gold medal was probably the best. Larry Bird teamsportscountry I think you have to work very hard and dedicate yourself and have the respect of your teammates before you're about to go out and just try to take a game over by yourself. Larry Bird gamestryingthinking It's been a journey, the NBA. It's taken me a lot farther than I ever expected. Larry Bird nbatakenjourney I think a lot of blue collar people related to me because a lot of people work for their money. Larry Bird bluepeoplethinking The 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 educationaleyenumbers I was always making decisions and they were easier decisions because I had control of the game, I had control of the ball. As a coach you sort of put the ball in other player's hands and let them make decisions for you. But I still get a kick out of winning basketball games and that's what I'm in this for. Larry Bird basketballplayerwinning It's just amazing how these guys are playing the game today. I couldn't be more proud of them. The game's in a good place. Larry Bird top-news When I was a kid, I never thought about anything. Never had to think about where I was going to school or what I was going to do. I just lived minute to minute. Larry Bird neverthoughtthinkschool I'm a loner. Larry Bird loner
