For us to be successful on defense, we must get back and stop the basketball, eliminate easy baskets, keep the ball out… — Dick Bennett Copy Share Image
It's LeBron's team. He's the captain. This is the time in my career where I can fit in. I'm now in the… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
If a man is a quitter, I'd rather find out in practice than in a game. I ask for all a player… — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
I play basketball all the time. Me and my band play every week on the road. That's something that I've never really… — Josh Turner Copy Share Image
In my prime I could have handled Michael Jordan. Of course, he would be only 12 years old. — Jerry Sloan Copy Share Image
My goal was just to try and be the best player on my high school team, and look where I am now.… — Larry Bird Copy Share Image
Great genetics are not necessarily a precursor for success in the game. Brazilian Legend Pelé has often said that soccer stars are… — Pele Copy Share Image
With the pervasive popularity of rap music and a black man sitting in the White House, there's no reason to pretend the… — Jason Whitlock Copy Share Image
I run in the morning, lift weights in the afternoon, basketball training at night, and then lift weights again at night. — Lil' Romeo Copy Share Image
When it comes to team dynamics - on a basketball court or in a corporate setting - maintaining a positive atmosphere is… — Rick Pitino Copy Share Image
One of the hardest things for a ball player to do is to accept his role — Scottie Pippen Copy Share Image
I have an incredible amount of basketball knowledge, and I think a lot of that is derived from having a Hall of… — Alonzo Mourning Copy Share Image
My teammates at Duke - all of them, black and white - were a band of brothers who came together to play… — Grant Hill Copy Share Image
Yeah, I'm excited about it, my teammates are telling me to look at the basket, so that's what I'm trying to do. — Jason Kidd Copy Share Image
Players act like the floor is slanted; they run downhill on fast breaks and jog uphill when getting back on defense — Tates Locke Copy Share Image
Yeah. When I was in high school I used to do stupid video edits. I would hook-up two VCRs or three VCRs… — Jesse Lacey Copy Share Image
What you are as a person is far more important that what you are as a basketball player. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I want the kids to know that it's not a myth that somebody from their city plays and wins in the NBA.… — Kawhi Leonard Copy Share Image
I don't think I can play any other way but all out . . . I enjoy the game so much because… — George Brett Copy Share Image
I didn't know anything about acting, I didn't know anything about theater, but I was just an exceptional student at high school.… — Louis Gossett, Jr Copy Share Image
I didn't start sweating until I had children. That was one of the first things I realized when my daughter Violet was… — Dave Grohl Copy Share Image
One reason outfielders don't have stronger arms might be they don't practice as much as we did. Most teams today don't take… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
I know, basketball is a dance. I didn't understand the significance of that type of training at first. I was supposed to… — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
When problems confront successful leaders, they get excited about the opportunity. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
When I'm done playing basketball, I want do something bigger. I'm working on my doctorate right now at Barry University in Florida. — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
“It was my worst night. That's exactly why I can't wait to play basketball, again." ~ Daiki Aomine” — Tadatoshi Fujimaki Copy Share Image
I just stopped liking basketball. And then you dribbling down the court and having the owner like cuss at you and call… — Baron Davis Copy Share Image
You know what I always say about basketball whenever anybody tried to tell me the Knicks are gonna be good: They're old.… — Charles Barkley Copy Share Image
In 1981, at age 31, I was voted the best player in basketball, and the most valuable player in the league. — Julius Erving Copy Share Image
Practice gotta be harder than the games and it never is unless you want it to be as a player. The coach… — John Calipari Copy Share Image
He looks like a woman coach sometimes. I guess he's just trying to get into certain people's heads, but it won't work… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
Championship teams are built on being prepared, playing unselfishly and being held accountable — Jason Kidd Copy Share Image
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