A team should be an extension of a coach's personality. My teams are arrogant and obnoxious. — Al McGuire Copy Share Image
Every night on the court I give my all, and if I'm not giving 100 percent, I criticize myself. — LeBron James Copy Share Image
For me to stay in basketball, it would just have to be a veteran team. — Kenny Smith Copy Share Image
At the end of the day, no matter how well you score, you've got to be able to stop people — Eric Musselman Copy Share Image
Once I argue with somebody, I'm cool; I let it pass. I'm back to playing basketball. — John Wall Copy Share Image
I love fashion as much as I love basketball! It is a great joy for me to express myself through designing my… — Hakeem Olajuwon Copy Share Image
We would love to have Gary down here. He's still tenacious on defense, and I know he still wants [a title]. And… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
You have games when you miss shots and when you make shots. But knowing you're here for a reason and you're an… — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
I play basketball, and I'm grateful for what the sport has provided for me and my family, but I'm even more appreciative… — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
You know what the game of golf is, don't you? It's basketball for people who can't jump and chess for people who… — Tom Robbins Copy Share Image
My mom is one of 14 children. She's a great lady. She's a Taurus. Has been a profound influence in my life,… — Julius Erving Copy Share Image
When I go into a sports bar, some of the people I wouldn't think would watch women's basketball are there watching. — Brittney Griner Copy Share Image
It's so interesting, when you go watch LeBron James play, you don't say, 'I'm supporting LeBron.' You say, 'I'm going to go… — Kelsey Plum Copy Share Image
I don't listen to a ton of music other than putting my show together, just because my lifestyle isn't too conducive to… — Doug Martsch Copy Share Image
There is still an assumption among many people that to be black is to be lower class. In the last fifteen to… — Ayana Mathis Copy Share Image
The function of football, soccer, basketball and other passion-sports in modern industrial society is the transference of boredom, frustration, anger and rage… — Edward Abbey Copy Share Image
If you want Shaq to be Shaq, you've got to remember that Shaq is known for wreaking havoc offensively - 26,000-plus points… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
It all depends on how you want to define what an MVP is. I've been fortunate to win the trophy four times,… — LeBron James Copy Share Image
I love sports. When I'm not playing, I'm watching, reading, or otherwise obsessing about them. This probably stems from growing up in… — Mark Waters Copy Share Image
Some people insist they've never met a gay person. But Three Degrees of Jason Collins dictates that no NBA player can claim… — Jason Collins Copy Share Image
“Colleges should offer lots of optional life-enriching experiences, like intramural basketball and a place to sunbathe. But reading books, like basketball or… — Steven E. Landsburg Copy Share Image
I'm going to be looking to get out like Randy Moss and Terrell Owens. — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
Winning is like deodorant - it comes up and a lot of things don't stink. — Doc Rivers Copy Share Image
If I don't believe it, then they don't need me on the court. I've just got to believe that in my heart. — Allen Iverson Copy Share Image
We want to show how hip-hop, which kind of fuels today's basketball stars, is directly related to jazz. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Copy Share Image
The chip comes from people saying I'm not good enough, or I can't score, or I'm not a real basketball player. — Willie Cauley-Stein Copy Share Image
I don't think the demographic for skating really entails a lot of basketball watching. — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
Just keep having fun. It's basketball. So that's what I'm going to keep doing. — Jayson Tatum Copy Share Image
There is a lot of basketball beyond our control, but a player should never let anyone try harder than he does — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
Initially when I stopped playing, I had accumulated some burnout. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Copy Share Image
I've always loved being active, and I used to do sports - basketball, soccer, volleyball - growing up. — Lily Collins Copy Share Image
I thought basketball was a game for women. My mother played basketball, and so did my sister. — Dirk Nowitzki Copy Share Image
I've grown into that more aggressive, more selfish basketball at times. — Bradley Beal Copy Share Image
I play not just tennis but also football, basketball and also did judo. — Gael Monfils Copy Share Image
A team can't work when a guy puts himself in front of a team. I have yet to be on a team… — LeBron James Copy Share Image
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