Don't let winning make you soft. Don't let losing make you quit. Don't let your teammates down in any situation. Larry Bird More Quotes by Larry Bird More Quotes From Larry Bird 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 player successful bird I've been around a while. I kinda know these things. Larry Bird basketball knows 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-hard guy bird 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 team sports country 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 games trying thinking But it is a black man's game, and it will be forever. Larry Bird basketball games men It's been a journey, the NBA. It's taken me a lot farther than I ever expected. Larry Bird nba taken journey I think a lot of blue collar people related to me because a lot of people work for their money. Larry Bird blue people thinking 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 educational eye numbers 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 basketball player winning 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 never thought think school I'm a loner. Larry Bird loner