A biography for Zaza Pachuliahasn’t been written yet.
“Booing is not going to affect you. It's not the worst thing I will hear. Boo. I've seen and heard worse things.”
“I remember dreaming about playing professional basketball as a kid in the gyms of Tbilisi, and now, after a journey across continents that began when I was a teenager, I am coming home with the championship trophy.”
“I've been with five teams, played for a bunch of different coaches.”
“My mom used to be a basketball player so I was really into it. Plus of course my height made it easier for me to decide what kind of sport I wanted to play, so at the age of nine I went to my first basketball practice.”
“If you don't love your job, you can't maintain the discipline in playing that many years. It starts with the love, discipline and taking care of your body. Understanding the older you get, you have to pay attention to every single detail.”
“Since childhood, my mind was wired like that. My mindset was I want to be a businessman.”
“I just feel like being on the floor for more minutes allows me to give my presence.”
“You can't always have your way. Sometimes life is going to go a different direction. But you've got to learn how to adjust, and you've got to learn how to deal with it.”
“I'm really glad I got to represent my country and make my people proud.”
“I love this game so much and enjoy being with the guys so much on the court.”
“I'm not a dirty player. I love this game, and I'm playing hard.”
“My skin got thicker. I don't listen to stuff from outside or even if I hear or if I read something, I just let it go very easily.”
“I feel loved. That's more important to me than being an All-Star, honestly.”
“I know I'm not the first one or the last one. But still to play 1,000 NBA games is pretty remarkable and pretty cool.”
“Losing my dad made me more mature. Being an only child, I didn't have the right to act childish. I had to step up. I was earning money already in Turkey. I felt like I needed to protect the family and protect my mom and be a man.”
“It doesn't matter what stage of your life you're in, learning never stops. I'm a huge believer in that.”
“Playoffs are fun.”
“Nothing is easy, but it's definitely great to have a guy who can shoot from anywhere.”
“You might not be funny, but don't force it. Just be authentic because people are going to always appreciate that more.”
“That's a moment I will never forget in my life, never ever. It was the first time I made the playoffs. After we lost to the Celtics, I told myself, I never want to play a season without making the playoffs, because it was so much fun.”