Most of the time, it's easy for us basketball players to adjust to our situation. — Andre Iguodala Copy Share Image
Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team. — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
Teams that play together beat those with superior players who play more as individuals. — Jack Ramsay Copy Share Image
The NBA is the biggest dream of basketball players, and I'm no different. — Jabari Parker Copy Share Image
I am mindful of the fact that I played women's college basketball, that I coached women's college basketball. — Doris Burke Copy Share Image
The only thing I can control is winning on the basketball court. — Christian Laettner Copy Share Image
Once we announce the staff here, in the next week, two weeks, whatever it takes, I think everyone's going to be shocked… — Nate Oats Copy Share Image
I don't miss basketball because I've already got in my mind that I did what I had to do for 17 years.… — Gary Payton Copy Share Image
I got released last night by the Doctor to play basketball again last night was my first night back only scored 15… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Only a handful of professional football athletes have had a signature shoe, unlike in basketball where there have been a number of… — Keyshawn Johnson Copy Share Image
I'm accustomed to playing basketball really rough. When I came into the league, I was used to fighting on the court. That's… — Metta World Peace Copy Share Image
John Stockton is one of the true marvels, not just of basketball, or in America, but in the history of Western Civilization! — Bill Walton Copy Share Image
Having the trust and respect from your teammate is where it starts and that is getting to know guys off the court,… — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
I didn't expect this award [the 2008 MVP] would come to me. I'm surprised. I've played pretty well in other seasons. Our… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
In football they measure forty-yard sprints. Nobody runs forty yards in basketball. Maybe you run the ninety-four feet of the court; then… — Donald Hall Copy Share Image
I didn't so much think I needed to address the shooting need. What we needed was somebody who could come in and… — Joe Dumars Copy Share Image
Basketball gave me a lot, which is why I want to stay connected with this sport later on, maybe working with young… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
Baseball is a set of individuals doing their thing in the same team, but it's much more individual. In basketball people are… — Steve Ballmer Copy Share Image
You have to learn what makes this or that Sammy run. For one it's a pat on the back, for another it's… — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
It makes me think about how you hear these young people say, "I see you, man." Or even if you go and… — Paul Beatty Copy Share Image
It [would have] been very difficult. As I said, the rules ... but if the rules were put in place back when… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
You're not going to agree or like everyone on the basketball court, but once you step off the court, the Storm, my… — Breanna Stewart Copy Share Image
![“I didn't expect this award [the 2008 MVP] would come to me. I'm surprised. I've played pretty well in other seasons. Our team hasn't been as good. Things just fell into place.” quote by Kobe Bryant](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/a4e/kobe-bryant-1845_awards_i-didn-t-expect-this-award-the-2008-mvp_2889960.jpg)
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