A biography for B. J. Armstronghasn’t been written yet.
“When you're going out with the attitude that you want to win, you can't get caught up in the style of play.”
“Winning covers a multitude of sins. If you play bad and you still win, everyone says that's the sign of a good ballclub. But when you play bad and you lose, all of a sudden you have problems and everyone wants to know why.”
“Having a mentor gives someone a huge advantage in life.”
“I don't wish stardom on anyone. When I hear people say, 'this guy's a star,' I always say, 'good luck.'”
“The one thing I didn't expect was to learn how much of a sense of humor Jerry Reinsdorf has. He's really funny. I never got a chance to see his sense of humor when I was working for him or playing for him.”
“As a parent, when I fail to listen to my kids, when our kids stop bringing us our problems, we have all failed as parents and as leaders.”
“I've learned how to function in chaos.”
“If there was ever a true emotion of a Chicago Bull, Derrick Rose embodies it. Because he is Chicago. That kid will do anything for the city of Chicago.”
“My previous experiences taught me my true passion was working with the players. I love the business. I love sports. I love everything about the team aspect. But I have this deep appreciation for the players and their perspective.”
“It is interesting that I have gone through the process of representing clients as an ex-athlete. I am certainly not naive to think that the possibility of corruption isn't there.”
“The city of Detroit is always home, and I'm very proud of where I'm from.”
“Anytime the coach gives you the ball and some encouragement, you get a sense of freedom.”
“Jordan never stepped out on the court to have a good time. He stepped out there to establish that he was the best.”
“A true champion walks off with his head high.”
“Individual success comes as a result of team success.”
“I just go out there and play and work hard.”
“Tremendous teammate, that's what comes to mind when I think of Scottie Pippen. He was a very caring teammate who was always concerned about the team. The way he played and expressed himself on the floor exemplified who he was as a player.”
“Playing sports is a craft that has to be worked on and perfected just like anything else.”
“I'd rather play bad and win than play good and lose.”
“I played, but I never got a chance to see how the business worked. How the NBA offices and other teams worked. I learned that when I was an assistant General Manager for five years.”