Motivating through fear may work in the short term to get people to do something, but over the long run I believe… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
If I don't believe it, then they don't need me on the court. I've just got to believe that in my heart. — Allen Iverson Copy Share Image
Learning what not to do is sometimes more important than learning what to do. — Rick Pitino Copy Share Image
I'm from Denver, and basketball there isn't near what it is out in Chicago or Detroit or L.A. There weren't that many… — Chauncey Billups Copy Share Image
When I don't have basketball practice, I'll be in a gym for 2.5 hours - 30 minutes abs, 2 hours lifting. — Serge Ibaka Copy Share Image
Once the Hack-a-Shaq works once, you know I'm going to see it again. The only thing worse for basketball than that defense… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
I also play a little bit of Tiger Woods once in awhile. Get on the golf course there, and pretend that I'm… — Jason Kidd Copy Share Image
Education, for me, was big. It allows me to have different avenues, job-wise, because basketball is not forever. — Jeff Green Copy Share Image
The LA Lakers are so good they could run a fast break with a medicine ball. — Rich Donnelly Copy Share Image
You have to lose yourself in the team and you have to lose yourself in the game — John Calipari Copy Share Image
You know how you see Chris Brown and all these guys playing basketball? Chris Brown is actually not bad so I feel… — Jrue Holiday Copy Share Image
When I was entering high school, my dad had me going around to different high schools, playing open gyms. A lot of… — Shaun Livingston Copy Share Image
I just want everyone to know I'm suing Ruben Studdard. He had his hand on my ass and he wouldn't let go. — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
While I sign off on trades or free agents, I've rarely overruled my basketball people's decisions. But I'm not shy about steering… — Paul Allen Copy Share Image
The thing about playing basketball in Houston was we had a great coach, great system, and we had guys that believed in… — Robert Horry Copy Share Image
I am mindful of the fact that I played women's college basketball, that I coached women's college basketball. — Doris Burke Copy Share Image
Scoring, that's my thing... Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o, those were the guys that we looked at as kids like, 'Man, they're doing… — Pascal Siakam Copy Share Image
Who do I think was the greatest? This might shock you: Elgin Baylor. He did so many great things. Nobody could guard… — Oscar Robertson Copy Share Image
Every time I'm ever in L.A., if I have anytime off - which is rare - I'll go straight to the basketball… — Trevor Jackson Copy Share Image
When you play guard, you're not going to block a lot of shots. Inside, you're going to block shots. — Oscar Robertson Copy Share Image
Let me be clear: Any new approach must ensure the integrity of the game. One of my most important responsibilities as commissioner… — Adam Silver Copy Share Image
In a lot of areas of my life, particularly in my teenage years, I began to think about the world, and to… — Julius Erving Copy Share Image
Sometimes you will hate me because I will tell you the truth about your game. And the truth can hurt/humble you — Doc Rivers Copy Share Image
After an earthquake in Los Angeles - The earth in LA moved more in one hour than Benoit Benjamin did all last… — Peter Vecsey Copy Share Image
I'm a big believer in dreaming. If you don't dream it, you can't become it. — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
It's cool to be a pioneer in something, especially in basketball in Canada, it's pretty good. — Jamal Murray Copy Share Image
I've always loved basketball. When you're playing pick-up basketball, you just kind of get used to being one of the guys. — Maria Taylor Copy Share Image
I am looking forward to continue my career in Orange & Blue and to work with Phil Jackson, a champion who builds… — Carmelo Anthony Copy Share Image
Madonna wasn't an acrobat or anything, but the sex was good. I could tell she liked it. — Dennis Rodman Copy Share Image
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
