You don't have to run from baseline to baseline when you play guard. That helps me. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
I felt if you were going to play the game, you should be good at all phases. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
Since I've been playing basketball, my role has changed I don't how many times. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
If I decided to coach, it would be easier for me to go into a pro situation because I know the game… — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
I'm very proud to have been drafted by a great team like the Celtics. It's the kind of thing a fellow dreams… — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
When I was in high school, I played defense and also averaged about 20 rebounds a game. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
I wanted to play both football and basketball until they made me select one over the other. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
I think people emphasize too much who's starting. Emphasis should be on minutes played. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
Oftentimes, players don't get on the same page as the coach, and I would have found that frustrating. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
I'm sure I could have done well in pro football. I guess I would've played quarterback or flanker or maybe defensive back. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
Any professional basketball player should make 75 percent of his free throw attempts. There is no excuse for a pro failing to… — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
Players often got hung up on being the sixth man because they wanted to start. But it never mattered to me whether… — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
The only trade Red Auerbach made in my first 10 years there was Mel Counts for Bailey Howell, and of course there… — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
The 3-point shot would have certainly added more to my career points, but I don't know how many. It's one of those… — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
When I entered the NBA in 1962, I, Tom Gola and Oscar Robertson were the only 6-foot, 5-inch or better forwards in… — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
I'd like to play as long as I'm healthy but I won't be a part-time player. I'll know when to quit. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
We'd be better off with a shorter season. It would prolong some careers, mine included. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
Sam Jones and I, neither one of us were point guards, but we played the backcourt a lot together because we were… — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
I never left the practice floor without taking 25 free throws. It's something that doesn't take much time and it is tremendously important. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
Whether I start or come off the bench makes no difference to me. My game has always been go as hard as… — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
Shooting and playing defense are two entirely different things. If the ball goes in, you're a hero, if it doesn't, well, you're… — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
I think I could've been successful in most any sport I put my mind to. But I've never regretted playing only basketball. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
There was only one Bill Russell. He was such a dominant figure. He could turn a game around so quickly - and… — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
You don't have to run from baseline to baseline when you play guard. That helps me. — John Havlicek Copy Share
In the off-season my most strenuous exercise is water skiing, golf, and a little fishing. — John Havlicek Copy Share
I never get tired of running. But sometimes I can lose the rhythm on my shots and it will fail short. That's a different… — John Havlicek Copy Share
If I can't play 30 to 35 minutes a game, every game, and contribute, then it's time to leave. — John Havlicek Copy Share
Players often got hung up on being the sixth man because they wanted to start. But it never mattered to me whether I started… — John Havlicek Copy Share
When the other team shoots 52 per cent and you still win, you must be doing something right. — John Havlicek Copy Share
I was just trying to be a person who could score when needed to. I probably ended up taking more shots than anyone. — John Havlicek Copy Share
I felt if you were going to play the game, you should be good at all phases. — John Havlicek Copy Share
The 3-point shot would have certainly added more to my career points, but I don't know how many. It's one of those things that… — John Havlicek Copy Share
The Celtics have always had an older person to try to pass along some of the team philosophy. I've learned to fill that role… — John Havlicek Copy Share
I'd like to play as long as I'm healthy but I won't be a part-time player. I'll know when to quit. — John Havlicek Copy Share
