In an all-star game everyone is out of shape and in an exhibition game, everybody is trying something new and winning becomes secondary. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
The only trade Red Auerbach made in my first 10 years there was Mel Counts for Bailey Howell, and of course there wasn't free agency, so you were allowed to keep your players for a long period of time. Maybe… — 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 Image
In the off-season my most strenuous exercise is water skiing, golf, and a little fishing. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Except for clinics, I hardly pick up a basketball during the off-season. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
When the other team shoots 52 per cent and you still win, you must be doing something right. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
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 Image
I felt if you were going to play the game, you should be good at all phases. — John Havlicek Copy Share Image
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 Image
