Famous quote by Isaiah Thomas

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How can I tell the eighth or ninth man on the team that I want you to work hard every day and I want you to improve and
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"How can I tell the eighth or ninth man on the team that I want you to work hard every day and I want you to improve and get better, but while you're doing that you're not going to get any minutes?"

- Isaiah Thomas

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This quote by Isaiah Thomas speaks to the difficulty of managing a group of players, especially when there are more gamers than readily available playing time. He is asking how he can encourage the eighth or ninth male on the team to strive and enhance, even though they might not get any playing time. He is stressing the importance of effort and improvement, even when it might not be rewarded with playing time. This quote talks to the importance of setting a fine example and leading by example, even when it may not be immediately beneficial. It also speaks to the value of acknowledging the effort of all players, regardless of their playing time. Eventually, it is a pointer that hard work and devotion ought to be rewarded, even if it is not with playing time.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Isaiah Thomas somewhere between April 30, 1961 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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