I don't think there could ever be more pressure to succeed than the pressure I place on myself. — Carmelo Anthony Copy Share Image
My type of basketball is about how to create space, how to maneuver, how to get your shot off. — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share Image
People who create 20% of the results will begin believing they deserve 80% of the rewards. — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
I just try to focus on the basketball game and not get caught up in all the media. — Lamar Odom Copy Share Image
Fans never fall asleep at our games, because they're afraid they might get hit by a pass. — George Raveling Copy Share Image
If you don't like basketball and you're from Kentucky, they'll kick you out! — Josh Hopkins Copy Share Image
I've been captivated by the idea of being on a basketball court and being surrounded by people who made me look a… — John Amaechi Copy Share Image
I am not too accusatorial or defensive by nature. I have always been kind of philosophical about it, remembering that it is… — Steve Nash Copy Share Image
In high school, in sport, I had a coach who told me I was much better than I thought I was, and… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
To be chosen Mr. Basketball, I couldnt believe it. To be honored with Ty Cobb, Bobby Jones, Jack Dempsey... its pretty mind… — George Mikan Copy Share Image
When my dad passed away, the NBA became a major priority for me. It became bigger than just loving basketball; I suddenly… — Pascal Siakam Copy Share Image
Basketball has turned into an offensive-minded situation. They don't play on both ends. They don't play defense. — Gary Payton Copy Share Image
I don't put pressure on myself. When I put pressure on myself, then I just play bad. When I play bad, my… — Carmelo Anthony Copy Share Image
There's not going to be a whole lot of change, to be honest with you. I don't think there's a reason to… — Nate Oats Copy Share Image
But I have to say this in defense of humankind: In no matter what era in history, including the Garden of Eden,… — Kurt Vonnegut Copy Share Image
About the time you think you are getting to know the moves in this game, someone comes along and does everything but… — Tom Heinsohn Copy Share Image
There's no other state, none, that's as connected to their basketball program as this one. Because those other states have other programs.… — John Calipari Copy Share Image
Basketball isn't just about packed arenas, and highlight reels. Basketball is a way of life. BASKETBALL is a relationship between you and… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Yeah, D-Wade called me up last night and said that he saw some film of me in high school and thinks that… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
I expect us to be good; very good. I expect us to first and foremost be better than we were last year… — Grant Hill Copy Share Image
This is the pinnacle of the basketball world, you know, in the NBA you're playing against the best guys in the world,… — Mike Conley Jr Copy Share Image
We tied the milk crates on each end of the fence, and we had our own milk crate basketball pickup game, and… — Muggsy Bogues Copy Share Image
The leadership aspect of U.S.A. basketball has really helped me out a lot. — DeAndre Jordan Copy Share Image
The guy said NBA players are one in a million, ... I said, 'Man, look, I'm going to be that one in… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
People see Michael Jordan as a great basketball player, but he's a great businessman, too. — Harrison Barnes Copy Share Image
Being a professional is doing the things you love to do, on the days you don't feel like doing them. — Julius Erving Copy Share Image
To go out there and play and have fun and hopefully win a championship. That's my goal. — Carmelo Anthony Copy Share Image
I know the game well. I'm a student of basketball; I know what it takes to win. — Kenyon Martin Copy Share Image
I play basketball because I like it, but the most important thing I want to do is help my family. — Larry Johnson Copy Share Image
I've always wanted to have some sort of academy or program that links education and basketball. — Luol Deng Copy Share Image
You don't play against opponents, you play against the game of basketball. — Bobby Knight Copy Share Image
I think putting your fingerprints on life in general speaks more value than this game of basketball can speak. — George Hill Copy Share Image
I'm not going to emphasize the sky-hook as much as work with the specific skills of the guys. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Copy Share Image
I'm on Instagram, and all my fans on my Instagram are basketball fans - like 90 percent. — JaVale McGee Copy Share Image
