I was really fortunate. I don't believe in luck so I was really fortunate. God really blessed me in terms of my health. ... I was really healthy. But I tried to do my part in terms of preparation, in terms of perseverance. I tried to do my part to make sure that I was always ready to play and try to stay ahead of the game. I tried to beat people with my mind. I wasn't the biggest or the one that jumped the highest, but I had a real high basketball IQ and I knew it. ... I was a student of game and tried to prepare and be professional and have a good attitude. All of those things helped me have a long career.
Great communication, Character, Competitive drive, Consistency, Compassion, Confidence -- skills successful leaders share. - Avery Johnson
Great communication, Character, Competitive drive, Consistency, Compassion, Confidence -- skills successful leaders share.
- Avery Johnson
In 1989 at Greater Saint Steven Full Gospel Church, I gave my life to Christ. That's pretty much where it all started for me. I was 23 years old at t… - Avery Johnson
In 1989 at Greater Saint Steven Full Gospel Church, I gave my life to Christ. That's pretty much where it all started for me. I was 23 years old at t…
There are a lot of things that make players really good coaches. Whether you've played in the NBA or not, there are certain things you have to master… - Avery Johnson
There are a lot of things that make players really good coaches. Whether you've played in the NBA or not, there are certain things you have to master…
I just refuse to listen to any more lies. You hear them from FEMA, you hear them from Red Cross and I just didn't want to hear it from him. - Avery Johnson
I just refuse to listen to any more lies. You hear them from FEMA, you hear them from Red Cross and I just didn't want to hear it from him.
I've always been a man of commitment whether it was academically or professionally. But spiritually I wasn't committed. I was talking the talk and I … - Avery Johnson
I've always been a man of commitment whether it was academically or professionally. But spiritually I wasn't committed. I was talking the talk and I …
I thought I would make it (to the NBA). I believed that I would make it. But I had a Plan B. I was going to get my Master's degree at Tulane Universi… - Avery Johnson
I thought I would make it (to the NBA). I believed that I would make it. But I had a Plan B. I was going to get my Master's degree at Tulane Universi…
Being born is easy. So is taking your last breath. Everything in between, that's the hard part. Life is in between, and it will offer challenges and … - Avery Johnson
Being born is easy. So is taking your last breath. Everything in between, that's the hard part. Life is in between, and it will offer challenges and …
Every era of coaches has their own set of problems and challenges. Today's player is different, but some things about them are better than they were … - Avery Johnson
Every era of coaches has their own set of problems and challenges. Today's player is different, but some things about them are better than they were …
My standards are so high because of who I serve but it doesn't put any water on my fire for winning. I'm still an intense person. You can be intense … - Avery Johnson
My standards are so high because of who I serve but it doesn't put any water on my fire for winning. I'm still an intense person. You can be intense …
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