Basketball motivation Quotes

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

— Dennis Rodman

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

— Don Meyer

Basketball doesn't build character it reveals it.

— James Naismith

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

— John Wooden

All really successful coaches have a system.

— Jim Valvano

One man cannot make a team.

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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

— John Wooden

Effort and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.

— John F. Kennedy

Play off your great player... great teams have a go-to player and they play off of him.

— Don Meyer

If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it.

— Michael Jordan

Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.

— Michael Jordan

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

— Red Auerbach

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

— Nastia Liukin

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

— Pat Riley

You always have to give 100%,because if you don't someone, somewhere will give 100% and they will beat you when you meet.

— Ed Macauley

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

— Don Meyer

When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become…

— Larry Bird

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

— Michael Jordan

A guy who gives you less than what he has to give is, one, telling you what he thinks of you, and…

— Pete Carril

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

Empower the people around you, from the janitor to the athletic director. You do that by being sincere, caring about others, and…

— Sue Gunter

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 take time to realize what your dream is and what you really want in life, no matter what it is,…

— Stephen Curry

I do a little sign on the court every time i make a shot or a good pass and i pound my…

— Stephen Curry

I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed. Some people want it to…

— Michael Jordan

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

— Sara Bareilles

Defense doesn't break down on the help, it breaks down on the recovery.

— Chuck Daly

What you specifically teach is what your players will do best.

— Dick Bennett

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

— Steve Alford

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

— Knute Rockne

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

— 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

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

— Adolph Rupp

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

— Billy Donovan

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

— Jim Harrick

Every time I rise up, I have confidence that I'm going to make it.

— Stephen Curry

Basketball is a beautiful game when the five players on the court play with one heartbeat.

— Dean Smith

Other people go to the office. I get to coach. I know I've been blessed.

— Jim Valvano

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

— Hubie Brown

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

— Don Meyer