Famous quote by Wilt Chamberlain

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They were so clever finding ways to get me the ball. They had to do more than just give up open shots. They had to avoid
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"They were so clever finding ways to get me the ball. They had to do more than just give up open shots. They had to avoid fouls and pass me the ball in traffic"

- Wilt Chamberlain

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In this quote, Wilt Chamberlain, a famous basketball player, is assessing his colleagues' skills in getting him the ball during games. He acknowledges their cleverness in discovering methods to pass him the ball, which was not a simple job. They needed to do more than just quit open shots, suggesting they needed to sacrifice their own scoring chances in order to get the ball to Chamberlain. In addition, they needed to prevent dedicating fouls, which would result in a turnover, and pass the ball to Chamberlain even when he was surrounded by opposing players. This quote highlights the value of team effort and selflessness in attaining success on the basketball court.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Wilt Chamberlain between August 21, 1936 and October 12, 1999. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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