Play more than one sport in high school. If you play, say, football and basketball, you can learn to be physical and you can take those physical aspects of both sports and become better in both sports. Basketball players use… — Antonio Gates Copy Share Image
I try to find out what the guy's strengths and weaknesses are. Like in boxing, I'd be a counter-puncher. Whatever he does well, I… — Antonio Gates Copy Share Image
In high school, every last one of the passing schemes was designed for me. — Antonio Gates Copy Share Image
A dunk is nice because it can create momentum, but it's not as good as scoring a touchdown. — Antonio Gates Copy Share Image
I'd like to be a 5-10, 205-pound running back. I think it's natural for big guys to want to be a little faster. — Antonio Gates Copy Share Image
High school football in Detroit was not easy at all. There were talented players everywhere. — Antonio Gates Copy Share Image
In basketball, I always had a first step. A separation step. That works now, too. — Antonio Gates Copy Share Image
Play more than one sport in high school. If you play, say, football and basketball, you can learn to be physical and you can… — Antonio Gates Copy Share Image
If I had stayed with football in college, I probably would have been a first-round pick. — Antonio Gates Copy Share Image