Red Auerbach Quotes

Red Auerbach — American Coach born on September 20, 1917, died on October 28, 2006

Arnold Jacob "Red" Auerbach was an American basketball coach of the Washington Capitols, the Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the Boston Celtics. After he retired from coaching, he served as president and front office executive of the Celtics until his death. As a coach, he won 938 games and nine National Basketball Association championships in ten years. As general manager and team president of the Celtics, he won an additional seven NBA titles, for a grand total of 16 in a span of 29 years, making him one of the most successful team officials in the history of North American professional sports... (wikipedia)

Basketball is like war in that offensive weapons are developed first, and it always takes a while for the defense to catch up.

The only correct actions are those that demand no explanation and no apology.

He who believes in nobody knows that he himself is not to be trusted.

An acre of performance is worth a whole world of promise.

Just do what you do best.