Basketball is not my favorite, but I enjoy playing it and it's helped my volleyball. — Jordan Larson Copy Share Image
I've been a dunker for longer than I've been a basketball player. — Donovan Mitchell Copy Share Image
It's good to have someone who speaks your own language just to get your mind off of basketball. — Ivica Zubac Copy Share Image
I want to set up after-school programs, have basketball camps for the kids and help in the community. — Aaron Gordon Copy Share Image
Never be ready to play yesterday. Being ready to play today is what's important — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
I love being outside and feeling free, so I jog or ride my bike. Some days I play basketball or tennis. — Jennifer Hudson Copy Share Image
I'm still learning. Hopefully I can keep getting better, and not stop where I am now. — Tim Duncan Copy Share Image
After what happened with my mom passing, I was just like I need to get back. I just need to get back… — Derrick Favors Copy Share Image
When you've learned to believe in yourself, there's no telling how good a player you can be. That's because you have the… — Rod Carew Copy Share Image
I had a sketch called 'Fedora Basketball,' which was about basketball players having to wear hats; in addition to scoring points, they… — Hannibal Buress Copy Share Image
I was asked for years about being a Republican, probably because most black people are Democrats. My mother heard it once and… — Charles Barkley Copy Share Image
My dad taught me that you have to work hard for anything you want in life, and I wanted to be good… — Seimone Augustus Copy Share Image
Damian Lillard is having a better year than Chris Paul. Lillard got snubbed when he was left off of the USA Men’s… — Kenny Smith Copy Share Image
I just think we're all high-level basketball players, best in the world. And no matter the outside circumstance, we still have to… — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Copy Share Image
Every time you compete, try harder to improve on your last performance. Give nothing short of your very best effort. — Elgin Baylor Copy Share Image
As I look back on the day I signed my professional contract in 1973, I've never gone to sleep wondering if I… — Doug Collins Copy Share Image
I want the younger kids, the basketball players in high school and college to hear from me and let them know that… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
When I was a little kid I used to go on the playground and say: today I will shoot like Bird, pass… — Allen Iverson Copy Share Image
Horrible, terrible AAU basketball. It's stupid. It doesn't teach our kids how to play the game at all so you wind up… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I wanted to the best player in the state - [the best] the area has ever seen. That's always been my goal.… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
I was a sports nut. I stayed after school probably three hours every day - from fall, to winter, to spring. I… — Terry Crews 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
Every time I'm ever in L.A., if I have anytime off - which is rare - I'll go straight to the basketball… — Trevor Jackson Copy Share Image
![“I wanted to the best player in the state - [the best] the area has ever seen. That's always been my goal. Guys like Elgin Baylor, Adrian Dantley and Dave Bing, it's tough to pass those guys. So I'm studying, working. My project's not over yet. Hopefully, I get there.” quote by Kevin Durant](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/334/kevin-durant-2143_areas_i-wanted-to-the-best-player-in-the-state_347488.png)
