Robert Parish

“At Golden State, it was basically a guard-oriented offense and it wasn't either around me or in my direction.”

“Obviously, there are nights in any job when you don't want to be there, but that's when the pride factor comes in.”

“I guess people think I'm aloof just because I don't talk much. I guess I'd think the same thing if I saw myself.”

“I always feel like you should walk into a room or walk down the street, like you belong. That's the philosophy that I always try to subscribe to.”

“I've got a young mind.”

“My ego has been in check for a long time.”

“On the West Coast, things are more relaxed, maybe because people have more fun outdoors. In the East, where the weather is not so good, people have to stay indoors. They're very knowledgable fans. This makes you play even harder.”

“I don't talk about my private life.”

“I come across as being arrogant and dismissive, even if that is not the case.”

“I think experience helps but it's not required to be successful.”

“I'd be the first to say that I'm a distant individual. I have a tendency to come across as being aloof and dismissive.”

“I can't speak for anyone else, but I know how good I have it. You can't find a much better job than this. There are only 300 players in this league, so I feel very fortunate and proud to be one of those players.”

“I know what it is to be misunderstood.”

“It would have been a short career if I had not been traded to Boston. I was rejuvenated in Boston.”

“I'm not worried about offense. I've always had that, but I can get better defensively and that in turn will make my offense better.”

“I want to make it clear, I'm not whining, and the Celtics owe me nothing. But having said that, you would think at least I would have a conversation about a coaching job, since that's what I want to do.”

“I kind of look at Boston as my second home.”

“You should never put your hands on a woman, under any circumstances.”

“Golden State was basically a guard-oriented offense so I didn't use it that much.”

“I need a coaching job in the NBA. I'm restless and I need money.”