“I was taught to play that way when I was in high school and even before I got to high school.”
Author details
Related authors
Other Oscar Robertson Quotes
I don't think that players learn how to play any other aspect of the game in high school or college.
Oscar Robertson 
56% of people like this quote
Who do I think was the greatest? This might shock you: Elgin Baylor. He did so many great things. Nobody could guard him, playing in the forward spot. I'd love to see some of today's greats playing against Elgin. They couldn't guard him. Nobody could.
Oscar Robertson
56% of people like this quote
I'd like to think that the nature of the two teams - Boston being a championship team over the years and the Lakers, same thing - was a lot bigger than Larry Bird or Magic Johnson.
Oscar Robertson
56% of people like this quote
This is where young players today want to land. They want to be NBA players because of the money.
Oscar Robertson
54% of people like this quote