My career has been a positive one and I want my retirement to be positive. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
One of the things I'm constantly aware of is that we have to keep moving. If we keep moving, something is bound… — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
The rich don't get richer; the smart get richer. And Red Auerbach is smart. — 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
I get tired. Everyone gets tired. But what good does it do to say you're tired? — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
When I was playing, I was the type that ran off a lot of picks to get my shot. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
In the off-season my most strenuous exercise is water skiing, golf, and a little fishing. — John Havlicek Exercise Copy Share Image
I'd run everywhere... to school, to the store, to the post office. I had it timed getting home from school. I could… — 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
Since the day I retired from the Celtics, I've submitted to an exercise program. — John Havlicek Day Copy Share Image
In an all-star game everyone is out of shape and in an exhibition game, everybody is trying something new and winning becomes… — John Havlicek All-star game Copy Share Image
We'd be better off with a shorter season. It would prolong some careers, mine included. — 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 Football Copy Share Image
I don't want my retirement to be one of tears and sadness, for me or for anybody. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
I announced my retirement as early as I did because I felt it was in the Celtics' tradition. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
I don't want to hang around and end up some old geezer who's getting 15 to 18 minutes of playing time with… — John Havlicek Being Copy Share Image
I never really thought about records or anything like that, the only thing I thought about were championships. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
Even if you run without a purpose, when you keep moving, you're liable to free yourself. — 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 Basketball Copy Share Image
Over the years, I've had hundreds of shots blocked. You've got to go in and take chances. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
During the season, I have to watch myself, make sure I'm eating enough. It usually isn't a problem, though. I like to… — John Havlicek Eating 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 Football 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 Basketball Copy Share Image
Without Fred Taylor I would never have become the player I became. Because he was selling defense and I bought it. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
I preferred to use the whole floor and stay in motion and pick up easy baskets and that type of thing. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
