Basketball Quotes · Page 58

I've been through a lot, not only with basketball, but with life in general.

— Caris LeVert

I don't create controversies. They're there long before I open my mouth. I just bring them to your attention.

— Charles Barkley

Race wasn't an issue. My family was French, but Yorkville was a melting pot of races and cultures.

— Bob Cousy

I've been yelled at by coaches since I was 12 years old playing AAU basketball.

— Maria Taylor

I want to play at the highest level, the NBA, and one day be one of the greatest basketball players ever.

— Jabari Parker

Sometimes the coaches tell me to be selfish, but my game won't let me be selfish.

— LeBron James

I wanna make uniforms for my high school basketball team through brand Yeezy.

— Kanye West

At the end of the day, you're a person before you are a basketball player.

— Harrison Barnes

It's not the NBA Finals, it's not even a regular-season game. It's the All-Star game, it's a celebration. A celebration of talent,…

— David Stern

I love basketball! When I'm flying, and I have on sweats, a hat, and sneakers, people always assume that I'm a high…

— Lena Waithe

Nothin' will ever jump over the Jumpman... Yeezys aren't even basketball shoes. You can play in 'em, but they're not basketball shoes.

— P. J. Tucker

I coach my daughter's softball and basketball team. We go to all the school functions. We go out to eat at night…

— Tim McGraw

I've just got to let my teammates know in practice, without even telling them, that I don't think I'm ahead of anybody.

— Kevin Durant

The beautiful thing about the game of golf is you can play good golf and compete well into your later years, and…

— Tom Watson

I have definitely improved as a player and a personMy family and I have had a really unique experience because of this…

— Brandon Jennings

I started playing basketball when I was 6 or 7. I wasn't strong enough to shoot the correct way, so I just…

— Kenny Smith

It's easier to go outside and play basketball. You can shoot around by yourself. Play pick-up. Whereas with baseball, no one likes…

— Anthony Rendon

“Hudson, a British psychologist that headed up Cambridge’s Research Unit of Intellectual Development in the sixties, compared IQ to basketball. If you’re…

— Sean Patrick

I like the uniqueness and creativity you can have on a basketball court; there's always a different way to score. Obviously, you…

— Nick Kyrgios

I just stopped liking basketball. And then you dribbling down the court and having the owner like cuss at you and call…

— Baron Davis

The NBA is getting bigger. Basketball is getting better around the world. There are more players. There are better coaches around it,…

— Jose Calderon

I criticize the NFL in many ways, but I think it's made great strides. I think college basketball, great strides. College football…

— Frank Deford

I wanted to emulate my parents - Mum captained India in basketball, and Dad won a bronze in hockey in 1972 Olympics.…

— Leander Paes

Mr. Lemon-Man has inspired millions across the world through his gift. I don't refer only to basketball, but also to his magnificent…

— A. C. Green

I've been an athlete my whole life. I've played every sport, including soccer, baseball, softball, basketball.

— Nia Jax

One score makes happy ONE player, one assist makes happy TWO.

— Toni Kukoc

Any time I can play basketball I enjoy being out on the court.

— Lou Williams

Basketball sneakers are for people who want to be comfortable. I rather be uncomfortable and just look nice.

— Lil Tjay

I feel like basketball is my outlet. Basketball is an opportunity for me to get all my emotions out.

— Baron Davis

You always have to be on edge. You always have to take every practice, every game, like it is your last.

— Kobe Bryant

I just try to focus on the basketball game and not get caught up in all the media.

— Lamar Odom

People who create 20% of the results will begin believing they deserve 80% of the rewards.

— Pat Riley

When it comes to celebrating, act like you've been there before.

— Terry Bowden

My type of basketball is about how to create space, how to maneuver, how to get your shot off.

— Hakeem Olajuwon

If you don't like basketball and you're from Kentucky, they'll kick you out!

— Josh Hopkins

Fans never fall asleep at our games, because they're afraid they might get hit by a pass.

— George Raveling

I don't think we surprise people. We try to out-execute them.

— Mike Krzyzewski

The only thing that matters in college basketball is going to the Final Four.

— Jim Boeheim

I don't think there could ever be more pressure to succeed than the pressure I place on myself.

— Carmelo Anthony

Jury verdicts, basketball games, and even music are enough to set off black rage, it seems,

— Ron Paul