Coming out Quote by J. R. Smith

“At halftime [of Game 7], one of our oldest guys on the team, James Jones, came to me, and he's like, "Man, it's time for you to do something. You've been sleeping the whole playoffs, the whole final series." First couple of shots I got coming out, I was like, "You know what, I'm gonna shoot it."…” quote by J. R. Smith — Download Open image

“At halftime [of Game 7], one of our oldest guys on the team, James Jones, came to me, and he's like, "Man, it's time for you to do something. You've been sleeping the whole playoffs, the whole final series." First couple of shots I got coming out, I was like, "You know what, I'm gonna shoot it." Fortunately they fell, and we started making our way back.”

J. R. Smith

About This Quote

Source Interview: NBA Playoffs, 2012

A teammate’s urging sparked a sudden surge of confidence, leading to a clutch performance.

In simple terms: Encouragement sparked a decisive action.

Key Takeaway

Listen to supportive prompts.

Themes

teamwork confidence performance

Mood

inspirational energetic

Type

motivational sports

When to use this quote

high‑pressure games
public speaking
sales pitches
creative deadlines

Key Concepts

psychology of motivation momentum in sports

Questions to Reflect On

What triggers your best performance?
How do you sustain confidence after a win?

A Different Perspective

Pressure can also cause anxiety despite encouragement.

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