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
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'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 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.
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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