I don't believe in statistics. There are too many factors that can't be measured. You can't measure a ballplayer's heart. — Red Auerbach Copy Share Image
Commitment separates those who live their dreams from those who live their lives regretting the opportunities they have squandered. — Bill Russell Copy Share Image
It's kind of surreal to play in the NBA, and to have some success, but I've never had an experience like this… — Tyrese Haliburton Copy Share Image
There was not too much to do as a kid when we arrived in Germany. Playing basketball and listening to music gave… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
In 1990, I was an assistant coach at Providence College, but I knew I wanted to get married and have children. I… — Doris Burke Copy Share Image
I'm the girl who's like, 'Why wear heels when I can wear tennis shoes and be comfortable?' I've always been the girl… — Kyla Pratt Copy Share Image
No one missed more basketball in the history of NBA than I did. I played 14 seasons, on the roster for 14… — Bill Walton Copy Share Image
Can't nobody [mess] with me. I'm like toilet paper, Pampers and toothpaste. I'm definitely proven to be effective. — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
The history behind the Garden and all the players that have come through and played on that court in the Garden, I… — Trae Young Copy Share Image
I used to say, as an assistant, I would go in and close my door for three hours after practice and just… — Nick Nurse Copy Share Image
“So while Jordan told me to "just do it," my parents reminded me of a guy who once laced my Nikes at… — Phil Gaimon Copy Share Image
I'm very excited about my new agreement with the Heat. This contract allows me to address all of my family's long-term financial… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
Guys have made livings off me. Nick Anderson got a new contract. Travis Knight got a new contract off me. As a… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
It's easier to go outside and play basketball. You can shoot around by yourself. Play pick-up. Whereas with baseball, no one likes… — Anthony Rendon Copy Share Image
I'm just right down the middle, man, ... It doesn't matter to me. I'd love him (Phil Jackson) as a coach. It… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
Yugoslavia was a kind of superpower. Great movies. Beautiful novels. Great rock-and-roll. We became a superpower in basketball. The problem is that… — Emir Kusturica Copy Share Image
I don't know how tall I am or how much I weigh. Because I don't want anybody to know my identity. I'm… — LeBron James Copy Share Image
I think you look at a lot of sports, it starts with the guys up front. Your defensive line and offensive line… — Luke Kuechly Copy Share Image
One of the things in the back of my mind is that, after my sports experience, I never want to be, totally… — Julius Erving Copy Share Image
I could run 200 yards at a stretch, I could duck between players, I felt free to make plays that suited me… — Jim Brown Copy Share Image
“What I learned playing basketball at Ole Miss," he said, "was what not to do: beat up a kid. It's easy to… — Michael Lewis Copy Share Image
He can play. He can shoot. He can dribble. He can pass. He's a great player. Period. No question about it. And… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
Jaylen's greatest impact, as good as he is at basketball, won't be at basketball. I just think he's a special guy. He's… — Brad Stevens Copy Share Image
I grew up a huge jock, a lot of basketball and football. We had a pond in my back yard growing up,… — Andy Grammer Copy Share Image
The toughest opponents to defend are Iverson, Marbury and Payton. They are all very talented and can shoot at anytime from anywhere. — Steve Nash Copy Share Image
People have been killing because of racial differences since the time of Adam and Eve, but in this country racism has been… — Bob Cousy Copy Share Image
I always laugh when people ask me about rebounding techniques. I've got a technique. It's called just go get the damn ball. — Charles Barkley Copy Share Image
You look at today, it's a different situation. You have a game that has been transformed into a game where almost every… — Oscar Robertson Copy Share Image
I think it's important that people stand up for what they believe in. It's important that people discuss things. — Steve Nash Copy Share Image
My idol when I was growing up was Michael Jordan the basketball player because of his work ethic rather than his talent… — Justin Timberlake Copy Share Image
X & O's aren't worth a damn without a team. If your team isn't with you it doesn't matter what you draw… — Hubie Brown Copy Share Image
The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need. Those boys simply would not play 'Drop… — James Naismith Copy Share Image
I would have to be in a very different place in my life to coach basketball. I'll always work out and be… — Chris Bosh Copy Share Image
People talk about the Spurs and how we do a decent job at playing basketball. But there is a deeper meaning to… — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
My dad never let me win. I didn't beat him at golf until I was 13. I didn't beat him at basketball… — Gary Woodland Copy Share Image
Every little kid that steps on the court or the field has aspirations to go pro. I think being a pro basketball… — Brian McKnight Copy Share Image
You work hard and you drill daily all the habits that you need to win at basketball and you're going to create… — Frank Vogel Copy Share Image
I think sportsmanship is knowing that it is a game, that we are only as a good as our opponents, and whether… — Sue Wicks Copy Share Image
I played basketball because I loved the game. I played because I was making a lot of friends around the world... It's… — Vlade Divac Copy Share Image
They shot the ball well early. What comes out of the microwave hot doesn't always stay hot. I know, because I eat… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
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