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• Robert Parish:

  I was seriously thinking about having a very short basketball career before the trade because of al

• Robert Parish:

  I can't speak for the Warriors but for me and my career, being traded to the Celtics changed the tr

• Robert Parish:

  I exceeded my expectations of longevity in the NBA.

• Robert Parish:

  I told myself coming into the league that if I could play for six or seven years, that would have b

• Robert Parish:

  I haven't talked to the press much. That's why I've gotten kind of a bad reputation. They look at m

• Robert Parish:

  I use Kung Fu. That really helps my flexibility and coordination.

• Robert Parish:

  I basically gave up drinking. Personally, I thought I was drinking too much and, over the long run,

• Robert Parish:

  I don't talk about my private life.

• Robert Parish:

  Good grooming and hygiene are essential. It's never too early to start being concerned about your a

• Robert Parish:

  I always feel like you should walk into a room or walk down the street, like you belong. That's the