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> [“When you're up against adversity, when your shots aren't falling, when guys are hanging on you, pushing you, fouling you, and you're not getting calls, that's when discipline matters. Instead of flying off the handle or blaming your teammates, the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walt-frazier/when-you-re-up-against-adversity-when-your-shots-aren-t-falling-when/)

[Walt Frazier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walt-frazier/)

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## More by Walt Frazier

> [“The game within the game is the game that only the players see. They experience it in relation to one another on the floor…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walt-frazier/the-game-within-the-game-is-the-game-that-only-the-players-see-they/)

[Walt Frazier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walt-frazier/)

> [I took the game seriously. It was my profession. My teammates also took losing hard. We would all sit in the locker room after…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walt-frazier/i-took-the-game-seriously-it-was-my-profession-my-teammates-also-took/)

[Walt Frazier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walt-frazier/)

> [The fans have always supported me; bought my books, attended my camps and wore my sneakers. I will always have a special relationship with…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walt-frazier/the-fans-have-always-supported-me-bought-my-books-attended-my-camps/)

[Walt Frazier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walt-frazier/)

> [“How did I bridge the gap from depression to elation? Well, I worked hard at improving all aspects of my game. I got stronger…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walt-frazier/how-did-i-bridge-the-gap-from-depression-to-elation-well-i-worked/)

[Walt Frazier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walt-frazier/)

> [“When you're up against adversity, when your shots aren't falling, when guys are hanging on you, pushing you, fouling you, and you're not getting…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walt-frazier/when-you-re-up-against-adversity-when-your-shots-aren-t-falling-when/)

[Walt Frazier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walt-frazier/)

> [“Stoudemire is like Alonzo Mourning and my old teammates Willis Reed and Dave DeBusschere. He's aggressive and make things happen. He's always hustling and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walt-frazier/stoudemire-is-like-alonzo-mourning-and-my-old-teammates-willis-reed/)

[Walt Frazier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walt-frazier/)

> [“Winning squads emphasize fundamentals-pick and rolls,teamwork,and defense. They play with passion and they play hard. They move the ball, and when their players don't…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walt-frazier/winning-squads-emphasize-fundamentals-pick-and-rolls-teamwork-and/)

[Walt Frazier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walt-frazier/)

> [The attitude of wanting to win-doing everything in your power except cheating to win.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walt-frazier/the-attitude-of-wanting-to-win-doing-everything-in-your-power-except/)

[Walt Frazier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walt-frazier/)

> [When a player keeps a calm demeanor on the court, it's easier for his ability to shine. The best response to an opposing player's…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walt-frazier/when-a-player-keeps-a-calm-demeanor-on-the-court-it-s-easier-for-his/)

[Walt Frazier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walt-frazier/)

> [The star player must slay his ego and learn teamwork and communication skills before he can achieve the ultimate in sport](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walt-frazier/the-star-player-must-slay-his-ego-and-learn-teamwork-and/)

[Walt Frazier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walt-frazier/)

> [The regular season is where you make your name, but the postseason is where you make your fame](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walt-frazier/the-regular-season-is-where-you-make-your-name-but-the-postseason-is/)

[Walt Frazier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walt-frazier/)

> [“There are different eras and generations, but basketball is still the same. Old school or new school, the fundamentals of the game- passing, dribbling,and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walt-frazier/there-are-different-eras-and-generations-but-basketball-is-still-the/)

[Walt Frazier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walt-frazier/)

> [“Cohesion on the offense, intensity on the defense, is the game plan. When a coach puts multidimensional skilled players on the court who have…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walt-frazier/cohesion-on-the-offense-intensity-on-the-defense-is-the-game-plan/)

[Walt Frazier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walt-frazier/)

> [“If I were playing today, I'd steal the ball from these guys when they go under the ball with their hands because that's when…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walt-frazier/if-i-were-playing-today-i-d-steal-the-ball-from-these-guys-when-they/)

[Walt Frazier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walt-frazier/)

> [Building discipline, earning respect and overcoming adversity are all parts of a winning game plan. If you don't have a game plan, where are…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walt-frazier/building-discipline-earning-respect-and-overcoming-adversity-are-all/)

[Walt Frazier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walt-frazier/)

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