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Julius Erving Quotes

When I get a chance to power jump off both legs, I can lean, twist, change directions and decide whether to dunk the ball or pass it to an open man. In other words, I may be committed to the air, but I still have some control over it Picture Quote #1

If you’ve experienced having control, you don’t want to be moved to a subordinate position, if you have your druthers Picture Quote #1

And from the first time I picked up a basketball at age eight - I had a lot of difficulty when I first picked up a basketball, because I was a scrub - there were things that I liked about it Picture Quote #1

But you know, we have a very normal family. We’ve had our ups and downs. You know, we’ve had our issues, but we’ve had great cause for celebration Picture Quote #1

If you don’t do what’s best for your body, you’re the one who comes up on the short end Picture Quote #1

I pulled the plug on it at a time that I thought was right for me to exit Picture Quote #1

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I keep both eyes on my man. The basket hasn’t moved on me yet Picture Quote #1

I had to spend countless hours, above and beyond the basic time, to try and perfect the fundamentals Picture Quote #1

I grabbed 19 rebounds in my first professional game, and somehow found a way to score 20 points. I felt real good about it. I felt that this was the beginning of something good Picture Quote #1

Right up until the time I retired at age 37, I felt like there were still things that I could do better Picture Quote #1

One of the things in the back of my mind is that, after my sports experience, I never want to be, totally consumed by any one endeavor, other than my family life Picture Quote #1

In 1981, at age 31, I was voted the best player in basketball, and the most valuable player in the league Picture Quote #1

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I think I started learning lessons about being a good person long before I ever knew what basketball was. And that starts in the home, it starts with the parental influence Picture Quote #1

I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity Picture Quote #1

I came from a broken home, so my mom was a major influence in my life Picture Quote #1

One of the most predictable things in life is there will be change. You are better off if you can have a say in the change. But you are ignorant or naive if you don't think there will be change, whether you want it to or not Picture Quote #1

Teachers are sort of faced with a thankless task, because no matter how good they are, unless they find a way to personally rationalize the rewards of their effort, nobody else is really going to do it for them en masse Picture Quote #1

When the crowd appreciates you, it encourages you to be a little more daring, I think Picture Quote #1

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With the crowds on your side, it’s easier to play up to your potential Picture Quote #1

You know, just in terms of having to have a life on the road, you know, having the celebrity aspect be a burden for my family, friends and extended family Picture Quote #1

You know, we always tried to rationalize by saying you take the good, you take the upside, you got to deal with the downside, you’ve to take the downside Picture Quote #1

When I played, the owners had the power. The prisoners are running the prison now, not the warden. The warden is strong and he has say so but, the balance of power is definitely with the players Picture Quote #1

Being a professional is doing the things you love to do, on the days you don’t feel like doing them Picture Quote #1

I liked the game, I enjoyed the game, and the game fed me enough, and gave me enough rewards to reinforce that this is something that I should spend time doing, and that I could possibly make a priority in my life, versus other sports Picture Quote #1

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I am very proud to be featured, especially when you consider the outstanding champions who have had this honor. It is great company to be in Picture Quote #1

That was just my own personal program: I didn’t want to get too high over the good moments because I didn’t want to be saddened and depressed when things didn’t go as I had planned Picture Quote #1

In a lot of areas of my life, particularly in my teenage years, I began to think about the world, and to think about the universe as being a part of my conscious everyday life Picture Quote #1

I think I was chosen by basketball, although I never really physically got drafted to any team that I played for Picture Quote #1

I didn’t want to become a reserve player, or a bench player, and it was time to move on and take on another challenge Picture Quote #1

Many people think sports are totally physical, that you don’t have to think, everything is done for you and you’re catered to, I found that to be so far removed from the truth that it’s almost a joke. The ones who become stars are the ones who have a head on their shoulders and know how to use it Picture Quote #1

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When I get a chance to power jump off both legs, I can lean, twist, change directions and decide whether to dunk the ball or pass it to an open man. In other words, I may be committed to the air, but I still have some control over it (Julius Erving Quotes) If you’ve experienced having control, you don’t want to be moved to a subordinate position, if you have your druthers (Julius Erving Quotes) And from the first time I picked up a basketball at age eight - I had a lot of difficulty when I first picked up a basketball, because I was a scrub - there were things that I liked about it (Julius Erving Quotes) But you know, we have a very normal family. We’ve had our ups and downs. You know, we’ve had our issues, but we’ve had great cause for celebration (Julius Erving Quotes) If you don’t do what’s best for your body, you’re the one who comes up on the short end (Julius Erving Quotes) I pulled the plug on it at a time that I thought was right for me to exit (Julius Erving Quotes) I keep both eyes on my man. The basket hasn’t moved on me yet (Julius Erving Quotes) I had to spend countless hours, above and beyond the basic time, to try and perfect the fundamentals (Julius Erving Quotes) I grabbed 19 rebounds in my first professional game, and somehow found a way to score 20 points. I felt real good about it. I felt that this was the beginning of something good (Julius Erving Quotes) Right up until the time I retired at age 37, I felt like there were still things that I could do better (Julius Erving Quotes) One of the things in the back of my mind is that, after my sports experience, I never want to be, totally consumed by any one endeavor, other than my family life (Julius Erving Quotes) In 1981, at age 31, I was voted the best player in basketball, and the most valuable player in the league (Julius Erving Quotes) I think I started learning lessons about being a good person long before I ever knew what basketball was. And that starts in the home, it starts with the parental influence (Julius Erving Quotes) I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity (Julius Erving Quotes) I came from a broken home, so my mom was a major influence in my life (Julius Erving Quotes) One of the most predictable things in life is there will be change. You are better off if you can have a say in the change. But you are ignorant or naive if you don't think there will be change, whether you want it to or not (Julius Erving Quotes) Teachers are sort of faced with a thankless task, because no matter how good they are, unless they find a way to personally rationalize the rewards of their effort, nobody else is really going to do it for them en masse (Julius Erving Quotes) When the crowd appreciates you, it encourages you to be a little more daring, I think (Julius Erving Quotes) With the crowds on your side, it’s easier to play up to your potential (Julius Erving Quotes) You know, just in terms of having to have a life on the road, you know, having the celebrity aspect be a burden for my family, friends and extended family (Julius Erving Quotes) You know, we always tried to rationalize by saying you take the good, you take the upside, you got to deal with the downside, you’ve to take the downside (Julius Erving Quotes) When I played, the owners had the power. The prisoners are running the prison now, not the warden. The warden is strong and he has say so but, the balance of power is definitely with the players (Julius Erving Quotes) Being a professional is doing the things you love to do, on the days you don’t feel like doing them (Julius Erving Quotes) I liked the game, I enjoyed the game, and the game fed me enough, and gave me enough rewards to reinforce that this is something that I should spend time doing, and that I could possibly make a priority in my life, versus other sports (Julius Erving Quotes) I am very proud to be featured, especially when you consider the outstanding champions who have had this honor. It is great company to be in (Julius Erving Quotes) That was just my own personal program: I didn’t want to get too high over the good moments because I didn’t want to be saddened and depressed when things didn’t go as I had planned (Julius Erving Quotes) In a lot of areas of my life, particularly in my teenage years, I began to think about the world, and to think about the universe as being a part of my conscious everyday life (Julius Erving Quotes) I think I was chosen by basketball, although I never really physically got drafted to any team that I played for (Julius Erving Quotes) I didn’t want to become a reserve player, or a bench player, and it was time to move on and take on another challenge (Julius Erving Quotes) Many people think sports are totally physical, that you don’t have to think, everything is done for you and you’re catered to, I found that to be so far removed from the truth that it’s almost a joke. The ones who become stars are the ones who have a head on their shoulders and know how to use it (Julius Erving Quotes)

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