Zaza Pachulia

It's important to play the right way. If you play the right way, it's so much fun.

— Zaza Pachulia

Obviously you don't want to mess with an Achilles. That is for sure.

— Zaza Pachulia

This is the game of basketball. A lot of crazy stuff happens on the court, unfortunately.

— Zaza Pachulia

I don't care about All-Star or the fame that comes with it, the recognition.

— Zaza Pachulia

I don't think there is one player who is liked by everybody. Every single person has their own flavor.

— Zaza Pachulia

You put your personal stuff away and concentrate on the team and help out.

— Zaza Pachulia

When you are 6-11 and you play hard, you get blamed for a lot of things.

— Zaza Pachulia

You might not be funny, but don't force it. Just be authentic because people are going to always appreciate that more.

— Zaza Pachulia

If you love this game, you always want to be out there, not in the sideline dressed in the street clothes. Especially…

— Zaza Pachulia

My mom used to be a basketball player so I was really into it. Plus of course my height made it easier…

— Zaza Pachulia

I always say I represent my family when I'm in my country, but I represent my big family, which is Georgia, when…

— Zaza Pachulia

I've done it before, and I might do it whenever we need to as a big guy... I'll take it. A hard…

— Zaza Pachulia

His work ethic is insane. We all know Steph Curry on the court, making a lot of spectacular plays, shooting 3s from…

— Zaza Pachulia

This game is not only about putting the ball in the basket. It's the behavior, discipline, approach, preparation. Play with purpose and…

— Zaza Pachulia

I have a lot of responsibilities. Every move I make, on and off the court, I'm thinking about doing the right thing…

— Zaza Pachulia

Life is full of surprises. We've seen on the NBA court a lot of surprises. You never know what's going to happen…

— Zaza Pachulia

Booing is not going to affect you. It's not the worst thing I will hear. Boo. I've seen and heard worse things.

— Zaza Pachulia

I know I'm not the first one or the last one. But still to play 1,000 NBA games is pretty remarkable and…

— Zaza Pachulia

Especially when it comes to the Finals and playoffs, your team needs you mentally and physically.

— Zaza Pachulia

It's a challenge, and I like challenges. That's how it's been in my career since Day One.

— Zaza Pachulia

You can't please everybody, right? Some people are supporters. Some people are against you.

— Zaza Pachulia

For me, not making the playoffs is a wasted season, a waste of time.

— Zaza Pachulia

Threaten me, but don't threaten my wife or say something about my kids. It's just wrong.

— Zaza Pachulia

We live in a society where not everybody has intelligence, or understanding or is thinking of what's right and what's wrong.

— Zaza Pachulia

We all know what my game is, to play hard. Not dirty, but play hard.

— Zaza Pachulia

I'm really glad I got to represent my country and make my people proud.

— Zaza Pachulia

It always great to feel that you're wanted by somebody, especially when you're talking about a team like the Golden State Warriors.

— Zaza Pachulia

Nothing is easy, but it's definitely great to have a guy who can shoot from anywhere.

— Zaza Pachulia

Basketball is a team game. When you play 100 games in a season, you definitely need everyone to help out.

— Zaza Pachulia

My goal was like to play in the NBA. I didn't want to leave my country, my people, my friends - even…

— Zaza Pachulia

You have to defend the perimeter guys otherwise you're going to struggle getting playing time or staying on the court.

— Zaza Pachulia

You always remember firsts, right? First girlfriend, first kiss and first playoff series.

— Zaza Pachulia

That's the reason why you work so hard all year long, to put yourself in a playoff situation.

— Zaza Pachulia

It's different when you practice, obviously. That's why exhibition games are a chance to see what you're trying to do.

— Zaza Pachulia

It doesn't matter what stage of your life you're in, learning never stops. I'm a huge believer in that.

— Zaza Pachulia

It's definitely important to never forget where you're coming from, where you were born and raised.

— Zaza Pachulia

I'm already the first Georgian to play in the Finals, but I also want to be the first to be part of…

— Zaza Pachulia

It's a special feeling when you play against your old team. I don't care how you left that team, in a good…

— Zaza Pachulia

I'm not trying to be dirty. I'm out there to play basketball and not fight. But if it comes to the situation,…

— Zaza Pachulia

Of course money is important. Very important. Important to everybody. If I said it wasn't, I'd be lying. Especially because it's not…

— Zaza Pachulia