Quotes by Red Auerbach

“To a father, when a child dies, the future dies; to a child when a parent dies, the past dies.”

“The best way to forget ones self is to look at the world with attention and love.”

“Just do what you do best.”

“Basketball is like war in that offensive weapons are developed first, and it always takes a while for the defense to catch up.”

“Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.”

“The commercial class has always mistrusted verbal brilliancy and wit, deeming such qualities, perhaps with some justice, frivolous and unprofitable.”

“Most of your great coaches do some teaching and developing of players. Phil may be able to do it, but he hasnt shown it. His teams have been ready-made.”

“Thats something I dont want to get into. Im here. Thats what counts.”

“Phil is obviously a good coach. You dont win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: Hes been very fortunate. He picks his spots. Thats all I can say.”

Who could better motivate Bill Russell than Bill Russell?

Basketball is like war in that offensive weapons are developed first, and it always takes a while for the defense to catch up.

I never took a position we were going to be a good ball club. I took the position we were going to be a winning ball club.

Basketball is like war in that offensive weapons are developed first, and it always takes a while for the defense to catch up.

Just do what you do best.

The best way to forget ones self is to look at the world with attention and love.

To a father, when a child dies, the future dies; to a child when a parent dies, the past dies.