There were some concerns, but I'm a little different. I think we will get a commitment out of our best young players. And the guys that are young now won't be so young by the time (the 2008 Summer Games) comes.
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When it gets down to it, basketball is basketball.Larry Bird
We can't let that type of stuff happen. I've been talking to (Harrison) at least once a week. Not only David, but everybody, has to clean that junk up. It's uncalled for. We don't like it, the fans don't like it. That stuff is going to be taken care of.
Larry Bird
There were a lot of doubts. I had an opportunity to play against Reggie. After the first two or three times, there was no doubt they made the right decision.
Larry Bird
I think he'll make an immediate impact because of the skills that he has.
Larry Bird
I don't know if this is the right wording, but I felt betrayed. We're disappointed. Things happen, maybe it's a good thing. He's a very talented player. I always liked working with him and how he went about things on the basketball court. He's a top-12 player in the league, but we're in a situation where we have to move on.
Larry Bird
He was clearly frustrated. Ronnie thinks if we lose, we would have won the game if he had the ball every time. The offense bogs down at times, but it's still a great offense. He held the ball a lot of times. Nothing frustrated me more than him not rebounding, but I didn't go out in the public and say anything.
Larry Bird
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