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“Not missing games, miss one game due to injury in my career, and that even hurt me to miss that game, but I just love to get out there and compete, both ends of the ball, and I don't think I'm afraid to take the big shot. If I'm 2-for-15, I'm not afraid to take that shot, make it 3-for-16.” quote by Klay Thompson
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“Not missing games, miss one game due to injury in my career, and that even hurt me to miss that game, but I just love to get out there and compete, both ends of the ball, and I don't think I'm afraid to take the big shot. If I'm 2-for-15, I'm not afraid to take that shot, make it 3-for-16.”

Klay Thompson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Even after setbacks, maintain confidence and keep attempting high‑risk actions, trusting persistence improves odds.

In simple terms: Keep trying despite failures.

Key Takeaway

Embrace risk and stay resilient.

Themes

sports confidence resilience risk‑taking performance

Mood

motivational determined

Type

inspirational strategic

When to use this quote

  • game situations
  • practice drills
  • recovering from injury
  • high‑stakes moments

Key Concepts

growth mindset pressure handling skill development

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you adjust strategy after repeated failures?
  • How do you balance confidence with realistic assessment?
A Different Perspective

Confidence can lead to reckless decisions.

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