When I entered the NBA in 1962, I, Tom Gola and Oscar Robertson were the only 6-foot, 5-inch or better forwards in the league. Now they're a dime a dozen. — 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
