The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot.
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The most important measure of how good a game I played was how much better I’d made my teammates play.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True success in sports is defined by how much one can uplift their teammates.
Bill Russell emphasizes that individual performance in a game is secondary to the impact one has on their teammates' performance. He suggests that the true measure of greatness in a player is their ability to enhance the skills and effectiveness of those around them, highlighting the importance of collaboration and teamwork in achieving success.
Themes
TeamworkLeadershipSuccessPerformanceTeammates
In practice
Example use cases
In a sports team meeting to motivate players before a big game.
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