Success is a result of consistent practice of winning skills and actions. There is nothing miraculous about the process.
The only important statistic is the final score.
Bill Russell played professional basketball for the Boston Celtics in the 1950s and 1960s. He was the consummate team player, but his leadership helped his teams earn championships in the Olympics, NCAA (twice), and NBA (11 titles). He became the first African-American coach in NBA history, and as player-coach, he led his beloved Celtics to two more championships.
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Good quote on the importance of practice!
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I agree Jim. Being a former coach, I can identify with the need for grinding away on the practice court.
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I bet with your coaching experience
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“The only important statistic is the final score”… You realize he’s advocating win at ANY cost there, right?
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I appreciate your point. However, I think Russell is referring to playing team sports where the most important stat is the team’s score. The success of the team is more important than individual stats.
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one of the best; but I’m not sure I agree with his quote about winning…
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I appreciate your point. I look at his words to mean the team’s performance comes first (the score) over any individual stats. When a player becomes consumed with his stats (and salary), the team may suffer the consequences.
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yes, from that perspective, I agree. the team is more important than an individual…
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