A biography for John Havlicekhasn’t been written yet.
“Shooting is really the easiest facet of basketball.”
“I grew to love Boston like a native.”
“Any professional basketball player should make 75 percent of his free throw attempts. There is no excuse for a pro failing to maintain that percentage.”
“There was only one Bill Russell. He was such a dominant figure. He could turn a game around so quickly - and he could preserve a victory down the stretch.”
“Don't ever underestimate Bill Russell as a basketball player.”
“In the off-season my most strenuous exercise is water skiing, golf, and a little fishing.”
“I'm sure I could have done well in pro football. I guess I would've played quarterback or flanker or maybe defensive back.”
“I don't feel fatigue during a game.”
“My best game is to move without the ball. To create situations.”
“The Celtics have always had an older person to try to pass along some of the team philosophy. I've learned to fill that role to a certain extent.”
“I was just trying to be a person who could score when needed to. I probably ended up taking more shots than anyone.”
“Dad never liked American sports the way he liked European sports. Gymnastics, soccer, even circus acts - those were the things he wanted to see. I think he'd be happier if I had turned out to be an Olympic gymnast than a basketball player.”
“I really like bass fishing.”
“Since the day I retired from the Celtics, I've submitted to an exercise program.”
“The length of stay that you play in Boston allows people to understand and appreciate you because you've been loyal to the team and they've been loyal fans.”
“When I was playing, I was the type that ran off a lot of picks to get my shot.”
“I play golf, tennis... I don't specialize in anything.”
“Except for clinics, I hardly pick up a basketball during the off-season.”
“I have a desire to know how to cook.”
“I get tired. Everyone gets tired. But what good does it do to say you're tired?”