Football Quotes by John Havlicek

I felt if you were going to play the game, you should be good at all phases.

— John Havlicek

Since I've been playing basketball, my role has changed I don't how many times.

— John Havlicek

Shooting is really the easiest facet of basketball.

— John Havlicek

Don't ever underestimate Bill Russell as a basketball player.

— John Havlicek

I have seen about every side of professional basketball.

— John Havlicek

You don't have to run from baseline to baseline when you play guard. That helps me.

— John Havlicek

We win because we play together as a team.

— John Havlicek

I have no desire at all to become a head coach.

— John Havlicek

When I entered the NBA in 1962, I, Tom Gola and Oscar Robertson were the only 6-foot, 5-inch or better forwards in…

— John Havlicek

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

Any professional basketball player should make 75 percent of his free throw attempts. There is no excuse for a pro failing to…

— John Havlicek

I wanted to play both football and basketball until they made me select one over the other.

— John Havlicek

I think people emphasize too much who's starting. Emphasis should be on minutes played.

— John Havlicek

Oftentimes, players don't get on the same page as the coach, and I would have found that frustrating.

— John Havlicek

If I decided to coach, it would be easier for me to go into a pro situation because I know the game…

— John Havlicek

I'm very proud to have been drafted by a great team like the Celtics. It's the kind of thing a fellow dreams…

— John Havlicek

The only trade Red Auerbach made in my first 10 years there was Mel Counts for Bailey Howell, and of course there…

— John Havlicek

Players often got hung up on being the sixth man because they wanted to start. But it never mattered to me whether…

— John Havlicek

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…

— John Havlicek

The Celtics are the Yankees of basketball.

— John Havlicek

Sometimes I like the 3-point shot and sometimes I don't like it.

— John Havlicek

Maybe some day I'll go back to campus as an assistant coach.

— John Havlicek

I wouldn't change my era for anything. The team's stayed together.

— John Havlicek

I like the shot clock and I like the three point play.

— John Havlicek

When I was in high school, I played defense and also averaged about 20 rebounds a game.

— John Havlicek

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

There was only one Bill Russell. He was such a dominant figure. He could turn a game around so quickly - and…

— John Havlicek

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

Whether I start or come off the bench makes no difference to me. My game has always been go as hard as…

— John Havlicek

Shooting and playing defense are two entirely different things. If the ball goes in, you're a hero, if it doesn't, well, you're…

— John Havlicek

We'd be better off with a shorter season. It would prolong some careers, mine included.

— John Havlicek

Sam Jones and I, neither one of us were point guards, but we played the backcourt a lot together because we were…

— John Havlicek

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