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I have shot a basketball my whole life and it is both physical and it is mental as well. Overall I think… — Eric Bledsoe Copy Share Image
I probably should've listened to Michael a year ago when he said that Charles will never win a championship because he doesn't… — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
One moment my dad and I were swapping stories about the basketball games; a few hours later he was gone. Forever. Just… — Caris LeVert 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
I have definitely gone through my ups and downs and faced my adversity and my nay-sayers, but managed to do all right.… — Steve Nash Copy Share Image
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When I sat down with Under Armour, one of the first things we talked about was how this can be bigger than… — Joel Embiid Copy Share Image
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One thing you can't beat in this world is time. I learnt that the hard way. You can't play basketball forever. You… — Ronnie Coleman 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
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But after that you don't see a lot of real good fundamental play. You see a showboat-type basketball which is almost parallel… — Oscar Robertson Copy Share Image
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Prince never, ever mentioned it except to say he wished he was taller so he could play basketball. He was actually a… — Mayte Garcia Copy Share Image
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