I Remember When I Went To Try Out For The Olympic Team In 1972, Coach Iba Told Me He Didn't Care How Many Points I Could Score Because If I Couldn't Guard Anybody, I Wasn't Going To Make The Team. I Knew To Make The Team I Had To Become A Better Defender. If You Can Play Offense, You Can Defend. It Just Comes Down To Competitive Will.

-Doug Collins

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I Remember When I Went To Try

Doug Collins

I Remember When I Went To Try Out For The Olympic Team In 1972, Coach Iba Told Me He Didn't Care How Many Points I Could Score Because If I Couldn't Guard Anybody, I Wasn't Going To Make The Team. I Knew To Make The Team I Had To Become A Better Defender. If You Can Play Offense, You Can Defend. It Just Comes Down To Competitive Will.

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As I Look Back On The Day I Signed My Professional Contract In 1973, I've Never Gone To Sleep Wondering If I Could Pay The Bills Or Take Care Of My Family. That's What Basketball Has Done For Me. It's Given Me The Greatest Of Thrills From High School To College To The Olympics To Coaching To Broadcasting.

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