Quotes From Sports Personalities - Part III


Shaquille O'Neal on whether he had visited the Parthenon during his visit to
Greece: "I can't really remember the names of the clubs that we went to."


Shaquille O'Neal, on his lack of championships: "I've won at every level,
except college and pro."


Pat Williams, Orlando Magic general manager, on his team's 7-27 record: "We
can't win at home. We can't win on the road. As general manager, I just can't
figure out where else to play." (1992)


Chuck Nevitt, North Carolina State basketball player, explaining to Coach Jim
Valvano why he appeared nervous at practice: "My sister's expecting baby, and I
don't know if I'm going to be an uncle or an aunt." (1982)


Frank Layden, Utah Jazz president, on a former player: "I told him, 'Son, what
is it with you? Is it ignorance or apathy?' He said, 'Coach, I don't know and I
don't care.'" (1991)


Shelby Metcalf, basketball coach at Texas A&M, recounting what he told a
player who received four F's and one D: "Son, looks to me like you're spending
too much time on one subject." (1987)


Senior basketball player at the University of Pittsburgh: "I'm going to
graduate on time, no matter how long it takes."

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