Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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I remember when I went to try out for the Olympic team in 1972, Coach Iba told me he didn't care how many points I could score because if I couldn't guard anybody, I wasn't going to make the team. I knew to make the team I had to become a better defender. If you can play offense, you can defend. It just comes down to competitive will.

Doug Collins's Popular Quotes

When your teammate looks you in the eye and holds you accountable, that's the greatest kind of leadership there is

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The 76ers hold a special place in my heart and I am intrigued by the opportunity to return to Philadelphia, where I was part of a rebuilding program,…

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When hired three years ago, I willingly accepted the challenge of leading the Bulls back to the type of team this city richly deserves. I'm proud of …

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The one thing about players today is that they're very sensitive, and very fragile. They didn't grow up with tough coaches.

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Don't ever have a rule that you won't enforce with your best player.

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I was taught by teachers, and if it's one thing I have it's a basketball mind and I try to pass it on and pay it forward.

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A closing team is so important in the NBA. The last seven minutes is what you are always coaching to get to. Now you have your team set, you have the…

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To change a team you must change their comfort zone.

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The great thing about basketball is you work as hard as you can to individually get better so that your team can win

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