Basketball Quote by Frank Deford
“In the summer of 1963, my second with 'Sports Illustrated,' Jerry Tax, the basketball editor, got the Celtics' Frank Ramsey, the NBA's first famous sixth man, to do a piece for the magazine revealing some of the devious little tricks of his trade. Things like surreptitiously holding an opponent's shorts - nickel-and-dime stuff.”
About This Quote
Source Sports Illustrated, Summer 1963 Issue
A pioneering NBA player shared secret, often petty, tactics that gave him an edge, illustrating the craft behind the sport.
In simple terms: Even small tricks can impact performance.
Key Takeaway
Learn and respect the nuances of your field.
Themes
sports
strategy
skill development
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
journalistic
educational
When to use this quote
- Basketball coaching
- player interviews
- sports journalism
Key Concepts
Sixth man role
game psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical line separates clever play from cheating?
- How do small advantages shape competition?
A Different Perspective
These tricks can be seen as unsportsmanlike.
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
