167 Quotes by Larry Johnson

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    I've been in the frame of mind in Charlotte that, O.K., I'm going to play defense. But I've never been in a frame of mind that my defense is going to generate my offense.

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    Did you ever watch the movie 'A Raisin in the Sun?' That lady was my mom, she was the spitting image of my mom.

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    If it's a nationally televised game in the past, and I've been scoring 6, 7 and 8 points, I feel like I had a bad game in my mind.

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    If I'm hurting the team with my play, then maybe I have to sit out a game. If I think I can be effective knowing what I can and can't do, I'll keep going at it.

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    Guys don't know it - it is New York. It's different from playing in other states. Playing here in New York is different. No way you get around it.

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    The key for me is the way I take care of myself off the floor.

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    I think we sometimes think, 'it is just preseason. These games are for the fans mostly.' It's for ourselves to get in shape and play against more competition. Let's face it, this is preseason, but you can develop bad habits during preseason.

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    I can remember my jersey being the No. 1 seller for like two years, and I think it was the color of the jersey.

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