Battle Quote by 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 a different…

— 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 I started…

— 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 anyone.

— 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 things that…

— John Havlicek