You can pick captains, but you can't pick leaders. Whoever controls the locker room controls the team — Don Meyer Copy Share Image
Soccer was actually my first love, but eventually, basketball took that over. — Sue Bird Copy Share Image
To me basketball is secondary. I had to really fight for my life. I almost died over this game. — Jeff Green Copy Share Image
In high school, I had size and I had raw potential, but as a basketball player I was hot garbage. — Channing Frye Copy Share Image
The NBA has the best point guards in the world, so it is important that I come ready to play every night. — Steve Nash Copy Share Image
My players on defense must have a hand-up on every shot. If not, they run sprints. — Rick Majerus Copy Share Image
I'm not playing this game just to be a good basketball player. I want to be one of the greatest to ever… — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Copy Share Image
I have zero hand-eye coordination - zero - so I've never been good at softball, basketball, golf, things like that, but I'm… — Brooklyn Decker Copy Share Image
For a college basketball player or coach, to reach the Final Four is la-la land. You’ve achieved, you’ve got your stamp of… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I believe that if I committed to basketball, I could make an impact in the NBA. I now see football as my… — Julius Peppers Copy Share Image
I just want to try to ignore the scrutiny and all the distractions and just play hard basketball and let the best… — Andrew Bogut Copy Share Image
“We'd taken up our positions on the benches between the school hall and a newly-installed outdoor basketball court. Being hip-hoppers, we were… — Nikesh Shukla Copy Share Image
I play basketball for love and money, and they come in interchangeable order, depending on how things are going when you ask… — Tom Heinsohn Copy Share Image
Since I've been a part of this league, I can't recall when they've actually made rules that have actually helped to improve… — B. J. Armstrong Copy Share Image
Let's face it: if you're an elite basketball player and you choose to be socially and politically active, it could harm your… — Jalen Rose Copy Share Image
Going from Army base to base as a kid taught me to be a man of all nations. I'd go to the… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
I understand my job and what the job is and what has to be done basketball wise. I do that 24/7 and… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
“Rule NO 3 [of the Fictional Basketball Player Draft]: Rick Fox isn't allowed to participate in any capacity. There's no real reason… — Shea Serrano Copy Share Image
In an individual sport, yes, you have to win titles. Baseball's different. But basketball, hockey? One person can control the tempo of… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I hate the gym, so I try to diversify my workouts with swimming and basketball. Indoors, it's less boring than running. I… — Mike Colter Copy Share Image
I already said to D-Wade and Steve Nash and those guys, 'I don't know how you guys do it.' Of course, I… — Goran Dragic Copy Share Image
Westbrook: 10 triple-doubles and carrying that team, injury-prone, into the playoffs. LeBron being the best player in the world. But I think… — Mark Jackson Copy Share Image
Seven years ago, my father and I realized that our relationship was extremely unique, especially in the African-American community. He raised me… — Allan Houston Copy Share Image
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