I can't tell you how many letters I get from grandmothers who say, 'It's the only thing I can talk to my… — Jeanie Buss Copy Share Image
I think in college they give you a chance to really mature, form yourself and build relationships. I think that’s what a… — Jabari Parker Copy Share Image
I played basketball in fourth, fifth and sixth grade because it was what my friends did. But in seventh grade, I decided… — Austin Reaves Copy Share Image
There isn't a single professional sports season now that doesn't go on at least a month too long. Baseball starts in football… — James Reston, Jr Copy Share Image
It's fair to say that Jews dominated basketball and that started in the 30s in all the big cities. I think it… — Dolph Schayes Copy Share Image
That's why basketball was so good, because I didn't really need you or anyone else to play it. It would be better… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
This is an award I couldn't have won on my own. I can't thank these guys enough. These are my guys, these… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
As the wonderful agony begins for 1964-65, I sometimes wonder why I do it. I've got an insurance business going on the… — Tom Heinsohn Copy Share Image
I don't know their names. Their names have been erased from my memory banks. If I tried to bring 'em back, I'd… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
Other than my parents, no one had a bigger influence on my life than Coach Smith. He was more than a coach… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
A big inspiration for me is Shaquille O'Neal. I've seen what he's done with his career and his investments beyond basketball. — Shawn Porter Copy Share Image
I'm an athlete. Anything that involves running or jumping I've always been excited about, so basketball was exciting. — Pascal Siakam Copy Share Image
Chick Hearn taught me how to play basketball, how to think about basketball. He taught me how to love basketball. — Roland Lazenby Copy Share Image
My fellow Wilmington, North Carolina native Meadowlark Lemon is a true national treasure. I watched him play for the Harlem Globetrotters when… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
...you can't play any defense if the other team is on the foul line. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
It was important for me to have other outlets outside of 'Basketball Wives' to represent myself and who I really am and… — Shaunie O'Neal Copy Share Image
There are some remarkable parallels between basketball and politics. Michael Jordan has already mastered the skill most needed for political success: how… — Margaret Thatcher Copy Share Image
I can't make every decision for you. I don't have 14 timeouts. You guys got to get together and talk — Gregg Popovich Copy Share Image
Let's just say my dancing skills are right below my basketball skills, which are right below my pottery skills. — Breckin Meyer Copy Share Image
Michael Jordan once said that the most peaceful moments of his life were on a basketball court, because that's the only place… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
One of the questions I get asked a lot is, 'What do you do to stay in shape?' My glib answer is,… — Jason Lewis Copy Share Image
I know a lot of people say New York is the basketball mecca, but to me, it's Seattle. — Rashard Lewis Copy Share Image
Honestly, the only thing I loved when I was a kid was basketball. I was an athlete when I was a kid,… — Justin Timberlake Copy Share Image
I put a lot into it, and when I am done playing, I plan on going undercover and then being the sheriff… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
Im good at surfing, good at certain things but everyone pretty much sucked at basketball. — Katherine Moennig Copy Share Image
If you play basketball, you get into the zone. You can't miss. That's the expansive mindset we're all seeking. But that only… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
Specialists can never practice their specialties too much. The danger is in not practicing enough. Make that mistake, and soon you may… — Johnny Unitas Copy Share Image
The fans of New York are very knowledgeable about the game of basketball. They love their sports here. — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
It doesn't bother me at all. Do I hold any hard feelings? Not at all, ... Life is too short to sit… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
The only time I'd played organized basketball was my sophomore year in high school, when I barely made the junior varsity team. — Dennis Rodman Copy Share Image
It's basketball and there are going to be things that change with who's injured and who isn't or who is playing and… — Joe Ingles Copy Share Image
I started playing professional basketball in 1971, and I played professionally for five seasons before going to Philadelphia. — Julius Erving Copy Share Image
Basketball came to me and for some reason it gave me an opportunity to live a life that I didn't dream possible.… — Jerry West Copy Share Image
