Basketball motivation Quotes

It's not how big you are, it's how big you play

— John Wooden

There are only two options regarding commitment; you’re either in or you’re out.

— Pat Riley

Don't let what other people think decide who you are.

— Dennis Rodman

Basketball doesn't build character it reveals it.

— James Naismith

A player who makes a team great is better than a great player.

— John Wooden

Don't try to imitate other coaches. Be your own person with your own style and do your own thing.

— Hubie Brown

Your program must have an overriding purpose which is clearly visible and which teaches lessons beyond winning.

— Don Meyer

I'm not the guy who's afraid of failure. I like to take risks, take the big shot and all that.

— Stephen Curry

Compare where you are to where you want to be, and you'll get nowhere

— Sara Bareilles

You never make any of the shots you never take. 87% of the ones you do take, you'll miss too. I make…

— Larry Bird

The most important quality I look for in a player is accountability. You've got to be accountable for who you are. It's…

— Lenny Wilkens

If you think and achieve as a team, the individual accolades will take care of themselves. Talent wins games, but teamwork and…

— Michael Jordan

We try to stress the little things because little things lead to big things.

— Steve Alford

Basketball is a sport that involves the subtle interweaving of players at full speed to the point where they are thinking and…

— Phil Jackson

Your defense will save you on the nights that your offense isn't working.

— Adolph Rupp

I know fear is an obstacle for some people, but it is an illusion to me . . . Failure always made…

— Michael Jordan

If you are afraid of failure, you don't deserve success.

— Nastia Liukin

Recognize and reward players who put the team first, not just the gifted ones.

— Don Meyer

Your ability to communicate to your young people will determine your success.

— Jim Harrick

When you watch the game, be a student of the game.

— Don Meyer

It is foolish to expect a young man to follow your advice and to ignore your example.

— Don Meyer

The coach should be the absolute boss, but he still should maintain an open mind.

— Red Auerbach

Being a superstar means you've reached your potential, and I don't think I've reached my potential as a basketball player and as…

— Stephen Curry

The secret of winning is working more as a team, less as individuals.

— Knute Rockne

Systems win! Believe in your system, and then sell it to your players.

— Billy Donovan