We're Talking About Practice

Allen Iverson was a fantastic NBA basketball player. However, his belief about practice was that it was a trivial matter compared to games. What message did this attitude send to his teammates?

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"How the hell can I make my teammates better by practicing?" - Allen Iverson

0 NBA Championships
0 NCAA Championships
0 Olympic Gold Medals

In contrast, Michael Jordan approached practice like it was a game that meant everything. Practice was the opportunity to sharpen his skills and build a winning team. What message did this attitude send to his teammates?

"I play to win, whether during practice or a real game." - Michael Jordan

6 NBA Championships
1 NCAA Championship
2 Olympic Gold Medals