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 Copy Share Image
All the courage and competitiveness of Jackie Robinson affects me to this day. If I patterned my life after anyone it was… — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Copy Share Image
I played a lot of sports and it's the plays in basketball that weren't worked out that are the ones that are… — Dave Brubeck Copy Share Image
People don't realize the amount of stress you put on your body both physically and mentally from just the wear and tear… — Grant Hill Copy Share Image
I don't have to go through life being mean or having a stern face just to play basketball. I enjoy the game… — Nick Young Copy Share Image
The Big Cactus... because if you come too close, you're gonna get stuck. — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
There's a lot of guys that play the game of basketball for the money, for the fame. — Stephen Jackson Copy Share Image
I think I've gotten more attention after the Olympics than any other U.S. athlete, and it's really great that people are recognizing… — Johnny Weir Copy Share Image
For me, basketball was the way I was able to hone my leadership skills during the heat of competition. — Baron Davis Copy Share Image
A successful person realizes his personal responsibility for self-motivation. He starts with himself because he possesses the key to his own ignition… — Kemmons Wilson Copy Share Image
With basketball, if a guy is having an off night you still can say he's a good athlete. But with a comedian,… — Gary Gulman Copy Share Image
I really want to start playing basketball. Basketball and ping-pong are my two forms of exercise. — Kim Gordon Copy Share Image
I was always an athlete; my grandfather and my dad are basketball players, and I played sports my whole life. — Juliana Harkavy Copy Share Image
It just wasn't right the way they were behind by 25 points and then they're told to hold the ball. — Wilt Chamberlain Copy Share Image
I've learned what it feels like to lose, believe me. But I think, in the end, that is just going to make… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
If you don't get cut up once in a while, you're playing basketball the wrong way. — Fred VanVleet Copy Share Image
The morale and the camaraderie that we had for one another earlier in the year is starting to come under duress because… — Bill Russell Copy Share Image
I was 13 when I first met Dawn Staley. We shook hands at a basketball camp. — A'ja Wilson Copy Share Image
My job as a coach was to make something meaningful out of one of the most mundane activities on the planet: playing… — Phil Jackson Copy Share Image
It's a different role for me, playing with the great Dwyane Wade. — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
Those plays are winning plays, getting those blocks. Somebody's trying to dunk the ball and you get a block and that's demoralizing… — Andre Drummond Copy Share Image
I feel like a coach when I'm on the court. I just see basketball as a team sport. — Jose Calderon Copy Share Image
When The Phenoix Suns are missing two basketballs, they'll know where to look! — Bobby Heenan Copy Share Image
To continue my efforts as a leader for my people and to follow my family's legacy of providing legitimate opportunities for Aboriginal… — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
Sports like baseball, basketball, and hockey develop muscles. That's why Americans have the strongest eyes in the world. — Robert Orben Copy Share Image
All you have to do is drive by the empty tennis courts and basketball courts and compare them to the skate parks...… — Jeff Ament Copy Share Image
I believe that if I committed to basketball, I could make an impact in the NBA. I now see football as my… — Julius Peppers Copy Share Image
In the media, from the little bit that I have read... there's not a lot of pity. There are some people, usually… — Greg Oden Copy Share Image
I think I have the skills. I'm a great judge of talent. I just know basketball. — Tim Hardaway Copy Share Image
That's what makes it so hard to do, it's the most sought-after goal in our game, in the world of basketball, is… — Fred VanVleet Copy Share Image
I was pretty hot-tempered all through school. I remember my high school basketball coach telling me: 'Boy, if you don't learn to… — Tony Dorsett Copy Share Image
What is the best thing you can do in a close game? Drive to the basket and put pressure on the defense!… — Bobby Knight Copy Share Image
My philosophy of defense is to keep the pressure on an opponent until you get to his emotions — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The moment I knew I wanted to play basketball professionally was in high school when I started getting interest from colleges. I… — Breanna Stewart Copy Share Image
