College coaches want to power the ball inside, they want (their post players) to power the ball up, but no one can… — Oscar Robertson Copy Share Image
When I said I retired from basketball playing, I have retired. You will not see me play again. That is a promise. — Karl Malone Copy Share Image
Sport has been so good to me. The amount of basketball I've played over my lifetime, ran track, played football, played organized… — Doug Burgum Copy Share Image
I cannot change myself. That's how I think. That's how I like basketball. — Nikola Jokic Copy Share Image
People think I'm soft and bailed out on basketball. But it was five knee surgeries. — Penny Hardaway Copy Share Image
What I know is that if you're going to play half-court, you'd better have the greatest executioners of half-court basketball. If you… — Tom Heinsohn Copy Share Image
Seven years ago, my father and I realized that our relationship was extremely unique, especially in the African-American community. He raised me… — Allan Houston Copy Share Image
Leadership does not mean getting people to do their job. It means getting people to do their best. — Harvey Mackay Copy Share Image
But basketball was always something I was good at, that I was passionate about. I just didn't have the confidence to play… — Lil B Copy Share Image
I played sports year around: basketball, soccer, softball and I ran track year around, from the time I was, like, six, seven. — Gabrielle Union Copy Share Image
I always thought I would have a good feel in the basketball office. — Shaun Livingston Copy Share Image
I have one thing to say to those non-believers. Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion. — Rudy Tomjanovich Copy Share Image
I want the younger kids, the basketball players in high school and college to hear from me and let them know that… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
I used to play basketball and I was pretty competitive, but I was never a bad loser. I never got angry. For… — Benicio Del Toro Copy Share Image
Basketball gave me an avenue to live my dream, and I just want to help other kids live their dreams through me. — Penny Hardaway Copy Share Image
Back then every small town had a gym, and if itseated more than 2,000 then we'd be interested in playing in it. — Bob Cousy Copy Share Image
Basketball has consumed me since the age of 7 or 8. I don't know what I would do without it. — Rick Pitino Copy Share Image
If you get a career-threatening injury your career is done and you need something to fall back on. But if it wasn't… — Jack Butland Copy Share Image
I love the game of basketball so to neglect one side of the floor, that's disrespecting the game to me. — Aaron Gordon Copy Share Image