Scottie Pippen Quotes

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Scottie Pippen

Profession : Athlete

Birth : September 25, 1965

When I look back at my first few seasons in the NBA, we didn't dominate as a team. There were a lot of nights where we took a beating and got whacked across the head. But we got better along the way, and we started to taste the success. With that came the pressure and expectations to be successful.

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Everyone likes to strike while the iron is hot. That's a philosophy I've always liked.

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Pau Gasol is one of the best big men in the game.

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Lacking a dominant big man is a tall order.

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What is most remarkable to me about Durant's game is what he does given his size. It's so unique to have a player who is 6-foot-9 with the ability to shoot and handle the ball so well. It allows him to stretch the opposing team's defense because he can do those things at such a high level. He's a load to deal with and an extremely tough matchup.

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When you endure an 82-game season, you have a great opportunity to build a lot of confidence and cohesiveness with your teammates and coaches.

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It's not easy to win 60 games in the NBA.

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When you speak of the Pat Rileys, the Phil Jacksons, you have to speak of Don Nelson and the success that he has had in the game.

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When you look at Jerry Sloan teams, they're all very disciplined. They execute well. They play within themselves.

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When it's late in a game and things are tough and you need a basket, someone has to step up. That player has to have the ability to create opportunities and draw fouls.

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There are no guarantees in the league, and the challenges will always be there.

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I prefer starting. Anyone in this league does.

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I loved playing against the Pacers and Reggie Miller. Reggie was a great competitor, and I enjoyed playing against competitors.

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I'm thankful that I was able to have a long, healthy career for the most part.

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I wasn't given a scholarship out of high school, and that allowed me to learn what hard work was early on.

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I will always be a part of the game.

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When I got to Central Arkansas, I was a small, slim guy with little chance of playing in the NBA. Then, I went through a two-year growth spurt, and suddenly, I was 6-foot-7.

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I want to do the best I can in the NBA. After three or four years, I want people to know who Scottie Pippen is.

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When I was growing up, I never thought I would play in the NBA.

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I think when you come from a small college like I did, then you have to use every opportunity available to you.

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