I feel lucky. I feel blessed. If you get blessed with some ability, I think you have to work hard at it.… — Michael Pena Copy Share Image
My father was a basketball player, so I loved basketball because he did. It was a direct transference. But, more than that,… — Sherman Alexie Copy Share Image
Kobe Bryant, to me, is still the best basketball player in my mind. He played with me and he was in my… — Gary Payton Copy Share Image
Contending that top-level, male high school basketball players are better than WNBA all-stars, while blatantly obvious, makes us feel uncomfortable to write. — Sean Evans Copy Share Image
“He walked over to Isaac and grabbed him by the shoulders. “Dude, pillows don’t break. Try something that breaks.” Isaac reached for… — John Green Copy Share Image
People are much more loose if you are having fun. I had a basketball player who was really soft-spoken, and then we… — Hannah Storm Copy Share Image
I never thought I'd be an elite college basketball player, let alone an All-Star, Olympian. That confidence faded over time, and when… — Tyrese Haliburton Copy Share Image
Basketball is a beautiful game when the five players on the court play with one heartbeat. — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
People in general misunderstand me. I'm very aware of the stereotype that comes with being a basketball player. But I'm well-rounded. I'm… — Chris Bosh Copy Share Image
My dad was like a street basketball player. He had a real mysterious life. — Riff Raff Copy Share Image
There's pressure in my entire life. There's pressure to coach a team, there's pressure to try to become a professional basketball player.… — Mark Jackson Copy Share Image
I'm a basketball player. I can play the whole game. Of course, when you get older, it's a little bit tougher, but… — Goran Dragic Copy Share Image
I was a basketball player. And my mother even wanted me to quit because I hurt my leg. But I didn't know… — Jason Pierre-Paul 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
Me as a person, I'm not the president of the NBPA (National Basketball Players Association). I don't even know what to say.… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
He's a great father - I don't view him as a coach. He gives me advice as a person and as a… — Austin Rivers Copy Share Image
I mean, I was nominated McDonald's All-American, top 100 basketball players in the U.S. I played professionally for one year in Ireland.… — RaMell Ross Copy Share Image
“And as I sit and reflect, I m left with one question - What's next for me? What challenges does life pose… — Jon-Robert Holden Copy Share Image
I want people to follow their dreams, yes but I'm not interested in telling young black kids how to be rappers I… — J. Cole Copy Share Image
I don't want no distractions on Melo. So therefore I'm going to home-school him and make him the best basketball player ever. — LaVar Ball Copy Share Image
