--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I expect us to be good; very good. I…" description: "\"I expect us to be good; very good. I expect us to first and foremost be better than we were last year and get back to having this franchise as one of t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ed/grant-hill-22956_and-off_i-expect-us-to-be-good-very-good-i-expec_1865117.jpg" --- # I expect us to be good; very good. I expect us to first… ![“I expect us to be good; very good. I expect us to first and foremost be better than we were last year and get back to having this franchise as one of the premier franchises on and off the court, and I think we have the opportunity to do that this upcoming season. I really believe that.” quote by Grant Hill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ed/grant-hill-22956_and-off_i-expect-us-to-be-good-very-good-i-expec_1865117.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ed/grant-hill-22956_and-off_i-expect-us-to-be-good-very-good-i-expec_1865117.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ed/grant-hill-22956_and-off_i-expect-us-to-be-good-very-good-i-expec_1865117.jpg) > “I expect us to be good; very good. I expect us to first and foremost be better than we were last year and get back to having this franchise as one of the premier franchises on and off the court, and I think we have the opportunity to do that this upcoming season. I really believe that.” [Grant Hill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/grant-hill/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The team aims to improve significantly, targeting top performance and restoring franchise prestige. **In simple terms:** The team wants to be better than last year and become a top franchise. Key Takeaway Set clear goals and work relentlessly to achieve them. Themes sports teamwork excellence leadership competition Mood motivational strategic optimistic Type inspirational leadership When to use this quote - season planning - training camps - player development - marketing strategies Key Concepts performance improvement franchise reputation goal setting Questions to Reflect On - What strategies will ensure sustainable improvement? - How can the team maintain morale under pressure? 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