--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That's what I'm looking to do…" description: "\"That's what I'm looking to do - distribute the ball and make the game easier on everybody's that on the floor and they do the same for me.\" — Aaron Gordon" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/133/aaron-gordon-6882_everybody_that-s-what-i-m-looking-to-do-distribute_1658926.jpg" --- # That's what I'm looking to do - distribute the ball and… ![“That's what I'm looking to do - distribute the ball and make the game easier on everybody's that on the floor and they do the same for me.” quote by Aaron Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/133/aaron-gordon-6882_everybody_that-s-what-i-m-looking-to-do-distribute_1658926.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/133/aaron-gordon-6882_everybody_that-s-what-i-m-looking-to-do-distribute_1658926.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/133/aaron-gordon-6882_everybody_that-s-what-i-m-looking-to-do-distribute_1658926.jpg) > “That's what I'm looking to do - distribute the ball and make the game easier on everybody's that on the floor and they do the same for me.” [Aaron Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aaron-gordon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He emphasizes teamwork by sharing the ball to simplify the game for everyone, fostering mutual benefit. **In simple terms:** Sharing the ball makes the game easier for all. Key Takeaway Prioritize teamwork over individual glory. Themes teamwork collaboration sports Mood motivational energetic Type sports leadership When to use this quote - basketball games - team meetings - cooperative projects Key Concepts ball distribution mutual support game strategy Questions to Reflect On - How can you balance sharing and personal contribution? - What benefits arise from collective effort? A Different Perspective May overlook individual talent development. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Football](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/football/) [Game](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/game/) ## Related quotes > [I think that's my job to just distribute the ball to the playmakers. 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