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Football Quotes by Scottie Pippen

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Scottie Pippen talks about the win‑or‑go‑home pressure of the playoffs and the long road that led him from a small scholarship to the NBA. He highlights how defense work and a full 82‑game season can forge confidence and tight bonds with teammates. Rivalries and personal dreams also shape his view of the game.

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We aren't playing as well as we'd like.

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I was LeBron James before LeBron James.

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I know how to win games.

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I will always be a part of the game.

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Defense is something I take a lot of pride in.

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I'm no slouch, but when comparing LeBron's game, I'm usually left out.

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I feel like I'm a guy who gets other guys shots.

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If you're not on a team that's winning, it takes a lot out of you as a player.

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As a young player, achieving All-Star status isn't as easy as you might think.

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Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.

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One of the hardest things for a ball player to do is to accept his role

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I never wanted to be Michael Jordan, although I would like to trade bank accounts.

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When I look at my career, I was really about defending.

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As a young player, I always thought I was doing everything I could. But the longer you play, the more you learn,…

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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…

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

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It's not always about getting better on the basketball court. This game teaches you how to become a better person as well.…

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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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It may sound simple, but both winning and losing can become a mind-set, and I won't accept losing - ever.

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I was a guy that had a lot of tools and could do a lot of other things, but my main thing…

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College was a very necessary step along the way to my professional career. As I look back, I realize how much of…

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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…

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The odds were against me when I arrived at Central Arkansas. I was barely 6-foot-2 and didn't have a scholarship. But I…

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As a player, NBA All-Star Weekend contains a lot of joy and a lot of excitement. Even with all the hype built…

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If you can prove that you're in that elite class on a consistent basis, it speaks volumes about a player's longevity. It…

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I wasn't really that interested in playing. I had gone through some hard times not playing in high school, but my coach…

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Yes, I think the '96 Bulls are the greatest of all time. I think the 72-10 record speaks for itself and the…

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The key about playing internationally is the confidence that you gain. Not only do you train with some of the best players…

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Some guys get into the NBA, get the big money, and are satisfied with themselves.

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I always dreamed of playing the NBA, but along the way, the road got a little cloudy.

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Basketball is such an escape from a lot of things.

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I want to get into the NBA and make a name for myself.

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I visualize the game. I think about who I am guarding, the things he likes to do.

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It's not common for your best player to also be your most unselfish player.

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The influence of a high school coach can be so powerful.

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There's nothing like the camaraderie of being around the other players.

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

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It's tough to lose and lose and lose and get a little closer, but you still lose.

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Most of basketball is in the mind. But it helps to have big hands.

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In the playoffs, it's win or go home. You might not have a chance to look back at a game and say, 'Man, we…

I probably should've listened to Michael a year ago when he said that Charles will never win a championship because he doesn't show any…

I'll miss the competitive side and the camaraderie of being around the players and competing each and every day.

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

I'm a family man, and I couldn't be happier. My wife and I have been blessed with an incredible family, and my kids are…

I always dreamed of playing the NBA, but along the way, the road got a little cloudy.

Don't disrespect me, lie about it, and then come smile in my face and act like nothing's wrong.

If I had an opportunity to hand-pick a team that I wanted to play in the NBA Finals, it would probably be the Lakers.

I take a lot of pride in my first '92 gold medal.

For me, getting your number retired is the greatest accomplishment. There is no accolade with more significance that you can receive from an organization…

The odds were against me when I arrived at Central Arkansas. I was barely 6-foot-2 and didn't have a scholarship. But I always felt…

I've played basketball all of my life, and I've had things happen on the court that you eventually have to move on from. It's…

You've got to have a commitment to your craft.

Defense was one thing I was really able to work at and get better.

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