John Havlicek

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

— John Havlicek

In the off-season my most strenuous exercise is water skiing, golf, and a little fishing.

— John Havlicek

I never get tired of running. But sometimes I can lose the rhythm on my shots and it will fail short. That's…

— John Havlicek

If I can't play 30 to 35 minutes a game, every game, and contribute, then it's time to leave.

— 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

Except for clinics, I hardly pick up a basketball during the off-season.

— John Havlicek

I don't believe in anybody feeling sorry for himself.

— John Havlicek

When the other team shoots 52 per cent and you still win, you must be doing something right.

— John Havlicek

I was just trying to be a person who could score when needed to. I probably ended up taking more shots than…

— John Havlicek

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

— John Havlicek

It's easy to win a championship but very difficult to defend.

— 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

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

— John Havlicek

The Celtics have always had an older person to try to pass along some of the team philosophy. I've learned to fill…

— 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

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

— John Havlicek

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

— 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

The length of stay that you play in Boston allows people to understand and appreciate you because you've been loyal to the…

— John Havlicek

When you get through with the exhibition grind and the regular season, your body is just as tired as it's going to…

— John Havlicek

Dad never liked American sports the way he liked European sports. Gymnastics, soccer, even circus acts - those were the things he…

— John Havlicek

I have a desire to know how to cook.

— John Havlicek

I have seen about every side of professional basketball.

— John Havlicek

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

— John Havlicek

It's nice to be part of a thing where you raise money for charity.

— John Havlicek