Rick Barry

“I wasn't the most popular person, but I was one of the most effective.”

“If I was a coach, I'd be hitting guys in the head with clipboards. I'd be screaming at them.”

“You have to have the killer instinct. You want to be the one to take the last shot.”

“My son is not a flashy player. He's a solid, fundamental player who is just very, very smart.”

“The only thing I pay attention to is the score. I don't care about anything else.”

“People who say that the underhand free throw is sissy are fools. It's the most efficient way to shoot a free throw.”

“When you're a professional, you're a professional. When you're a pro, you're supposed to be able to do your job under any circumstances.”

“I'm a perfectionist. I'm not a guy who is ever satisfied.”

“I didn't think I was a great scorer. I was a great shooter.”

“I played to win. It was my job. And I was good at it.”

“It's a strange thing, but the tougher the situation, the more I seem to enjoy it.”