My father, Vittorio, was a big-time player in Italy, but we never talked about basketball. He never came to my games. He… — Danilo Gallinari Copy Share Image
As a kid from Detroit, I played whatever sport was in season: football, basketball, wrestling, whatever it was. I was an active… — Jalen Rose Copy Share Image
What distinguishes a great player is his presence. When he goes on to the court, his presence dominates the atmosphere. — Bill Russell Copy Share Image
I always wanted to present myself well and express my style with my clothes, as well as who I was as a… — Andre Iguodala Copy Share Image
My life is very simple. I like simplicity and for my time to be my own, so that I have the freedom… — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share Image
I get to play basketball for a living. It's a blessing, honestly. The worst thing is all problems get magnified times 10.… — Kelly Oubre, Jr Copy Share Image
I've always been a basketball player. My earliest memories are of playing basketball. I was born playing it. It's why I'm so… — Jahlil Okafor Copy Share Image
President Obama filled in as the coach of his daughter Sasha's basketball team. Sasha evidently listened to her Dad, because all she… — Conan O'Brien Copy Share Image
There's been injuries to where my perseverance may have gotten overlooked-just my hard work and what I bring to a franchise and… — Amar'e Stoudemire Copy Share Image
You obviously have your routines that you rely on, then you go out and play and have fun. For us in basketball,… — Stephen Curry Copy Share Image
You've got athletes who are politicians, venture capitalists, musicians, rappers, etcetera. It's becoming more of a popular thing to have other interests… — Jaylen Brown Copy Share Image
A big market is something that doesnt really concern me too much. Its cool to think about, its good for off-the-court deals.… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
Being a mom makes me prioritize the game of basketball for what it is - a game. For so long I was… — Diana Taurasi Copy Share Image
Basketball is at its best when you have athletes in space making plays. It's the same for soccer, you have great athletes… — Shane Battier Copy Share Image
“The problem is politics is made a sport, almost as much a sport as football or baseball. When it comes to politics,… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
That's what makes it so hard to do, it's the most sought-after goal in our game, in the world of basketball, is… — Fred VanVleet Copy Share Image
“Then I'd tell him how fond I am of basketball, which isn't a total lie because I have a real appreciation for… — E. Van Lowe Copy Share Image
Basketball is a game of mistakes, and we know that we can make mistakes, but things that you can't do is lack… — Trevor Ariza Copy Share Image
Everyone who's great - play any sport, tennis, basketball, football, volleyball, swimming, don't matter, everyone's failed. Everyone's gonna fail. It's how you… — Kevin Knox Copy Share Image
I used to play soccer when I was in Morocco, but I was more of a basketball player. I played high school… — French Montana Copy Share Image
It's over now. He said what he had to say, I said what I had to say. Don't play with me. Seriously,… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
I think I was a good student, because I jumped over a school. My main interest was basically history and literature. Sports… — Shimon Peres Copy Share Image
I was wrestling all the way to high school, but it kind of came in the same season as basketball, so I… — Muggsy Bogues Copy Share Image
For 'Iron Man' I had to improv with Robert Downey Jr., which is like going up against LeBron in basketball. At one… — Olivia Munn Copy Share Image
It's not about any one person. You've got to get over yourself and realize that it takes a group to get this… — Gregg Popovich Copy Share Image
I think it's imperative to follow your heart and choose a profession you're passionate about, and if you haven't found that 'spark'… — Steve Kerr Copy Share Image
The problem with kids these days is they don't have enough fun stuff to do. When I was stationed with my family… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
We've been playing ugly. Without all of our bodies, we've been kicking it all over the shop, but fortunately we've been able… — Steve Nash Copy Share Image
When my dad passed away, the NBA became a major priority for me. It became bigger than just loving basketball; I suddenly… — Pascal Siakam Copy Share Image
To be chosen Mr. Basketball, I couldnt believe it. To be honored with Ty Cobb, Bobby Jones, Jack Dempsey... its pretty mind… — George Mikan Copy Share Image
In high school, in sport, I had a coach who told me I was much better than I thought I was, and… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I don't put pressure on myself. When I put pressure on myself, then I just play bad. When I play bad, my… — Carmelo Anthony Copy Share Image
Basketball has turned into an offensive-minded situation. They don't play on both ends. They don't play defense. — Gary Payton Copy Share Image
I loved sports, but I excelled at basketball. We'd nail an old crate onto a wooden board and that was our basket… — Dawn Staley Copy Share Image
Whether philosophically you believe in a public subsidization of an arena or a stadium, that's the reality. We can't have professional basketball… — Wally Walker Copy Share Image
I am not too accusatorial or defensive by nature. I have always been kind of philosophical about it, remembering that it is… — Steve Nash Copy Share Image
I've been captivated by the idea of being on a basketball court and being surrounded by people who made me look a… — John Amaechi Copy Share Image
I heave the basketball; I know it sails in a parabola, exhibiting perfect symmetry, which is interrupted by the basket. It's funny,… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Every great basketball team, every team that's on a championship journey takes steps each year, taking a step further than they were… — Frank Vogel Copy Share Image
It's been so much fun for me here in Utah and growing up here, starting a family, growing from a basketball standpoint,… — Gordon Hayward Copy Share Image
