Oscar Robertson Quotes

I couldn't shoot and I couldn't score in high school. All I could do is dunk and play defense.

Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling.

We need to play tough defense and have a sound offense. But mostly, we have to outrebound the other team.

When I'm out there flying around, blocking shots, dunking the ball, grabbing rebounds it brings everybody's spirits up and gets them going.

I pride myself on defending and rebounding.

In college, I prided myself on defense and guarding the best player every night.

Always have your players go and pick-up the guy who draws the charge.

Defense is one man guarding the ball and four others helping him

I think if you can score the ball, you can play at any level.

I've played against LaMarcus Aldridge, and he kills me every time.

My teammates tell me to shoot the ball when I'm open. I feel like I'm open most of the time, so I shoot it.

I have a pretty good idea of what makes NBA players great - especially at the different positions, and where the biggest problems lie that you have to address in defending those people.

From my early days of playing 2:2 in basketball against my three older brothers to my years playing Division 1 college basketball and lacrosse, sports have played a big role in my leadership development.

I don't always have to dunk the ball.

I like playing size per position defensively.

I put out on Twitter that the only thing I terrorize is the rim. People know me, my teammates know me, everybody knows me.

I get upset when people score on us, especially when it's an easy basket. Everybody's super talented in this league, but you want to make it tough for guys.

I built my career in the league playing defense and making shots, and also making plays when I needed to.

You have to defend the perimeter guys otherwise you're going to struggle getting playing time or staying on the court.

When I guard LeBron, I used to always want him to shoot, but he would just make the right play. He's legendary for making the right play, and it's really hard to guard when you're a team player.

Defense all starts with the ball and the rim-protector is the last resort, the last line of defense. I take pride in that.

I just don't want people to mistake playing basketball, playing hard with trying to hurt somebody.

I don't need to be a banger. I dunk on people.

New York basketball is about defense.

It's like when someone dunks... and they scream. It's all part of the game.