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We were growing tired of using the fact that we hadn't played any non-conferences as an excuse and we realized we could compete in the Big 12 every night if we play that type of game.",4,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":44,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":45},{},[57],{"id":58,"tag":59},4732518,{"id":60,"tag_name":61},10689,"compete","**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is attributed to Curtis Jerrells, a former NBA player who played for the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors from 2008 to 2013. As I analyzed his biography as a Historian specializing in Curtis Jerrells, I found that this quote likely originated from an interview or press conference during his time with the Baylor University men's basketball team (2005-2009), where he was a key player and leader.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, the quote seems to be about overcoming excuses and rising to challenges. 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