Basketball Quotes · Page 78

I've had enough success for two lifetimes, My success is talent put together with hard work and luck.

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

I'm getting older. I'm getting sexier. I'm getting meaner. I can still do what I do.

— Shaquille O'Neal

I use to think I'd have a future playin basketball but all I've been doin' is puttin people in caskets ya'll.

— Z-Ro

With the evolution of basketball there's always going to be new types of players and moves.

— Aaron Gordon

With the crowds on your side, it's easier to play up to your potential.

— Julius Erving

The Orlando Magic were so bad last season, the cheerleaders stayed home and phoned in their cheers.

— Pat Williams

The highest level of achievement is attained by the teams with the best conditioned players

— Jack Ramsay

I was 13 when I first met Dawn Staley. We shook hands at a basketball camp.

— A'ja Wilson

The hardest thing for a basketball player to do is dribble two really hard dribbles. You are flying, and then pull up…

— John Calipari

Since I've been a part of this league, I can't recall when they've actually made rules that have actually helped to improve…

— B. J. Armstrong

I play basketball for love and money, and they come in interchangeable order, depending on how things are going when you ask…

— Tom Heinsohn

Let's face it: if you're an elite basketball player and you choose to be socially and politically active, it could harm your…

— Jalen Rose

Losing is only temporary and not encompassing. You must simply study it, learn from it, and try hard not to lose the…

— John Wooden

I've been an athlete that's sort of in advance; always thinking. After basketball I'd love to have my own radio show, my…

— Shaquille O'Neal

After spending more than 17 years playing for the NBA, in the summertime, I always came back to community service and different…

— Dikembe Mutombo

I know a lot of people did a lot of heavy lifting to make me successful and I do everything in my…

— Charles Barkley

I experienced a lot of spiritual growth when I started traveling to Europe and playing basketball. I saw that just because I…

— DeLisha Milton-Jones

I wanted to have a career in sports when I was young, but I had to give up the idea. I'm only…

— Jay Leno

“move. For one thing, you’re going to start paying more attention. Yes, perhaps you’ll sometimes have a crazed, wild-eyed look, but that’s…

— Sheena Iyengar

“Michael Lewis, the author of The Blind Side, wrote about professional basketball player Shane Battier, who plays for the Houston Rockets, in…

— Whitney Johnson

In 1948, I began coaching basketball at UCLA. Each hour of practice we worked very hard. Each day we worked very hard.…

— John Wooden

My mom is real passionate and a family-first woman. She always told me that just because I can shoot a basketball better…

— Derrick Rose

Once the Hack-a-Shaq works once, you know I'm going to see it again. The only thing worse for basketball than that defense…

— Shaquille O'Neal

The one thing in most communities, the staple is the basketball court. And when that looks good, I think the community feels…

— Kenny Smith

I guess people think the taller you are the more dominant you have to be.

— Shaquille O'Neal

I was born to be a basketball player, not to be a guy who succeeds inside Goldman Sachs.

— Danilo Gallinari

I just love playing basketball, so it's good being in the gym.

— Brandon Ingram

If you are afraid of failure, you don't deserve success.

— Nastia Liukin

I'm just a basketball player. Regardless of the situation, I'm going to continue to work hard and play my game.

— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

As you keep shooting the ball, you become a better basketball player.

— Raekwon

If you don't like me, there must be something wrong with you.

— Shaquille O'Neal

Ugh why is it so hard to win a basketball now we are on a 7 game loosing streak :'(

— Anonymous

I wanted to play both football and basketball until they made me select one over the other.

— John Havlicek

I am both humbled and honored to receive the Honda Sports Award for women's basketball.

— Brittney Griner

The Bulls talked to just about every person who ever met me.

— Dennis Rodman

Kobe's an incredibly talented athlete, and there are many more like him among today's players.

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

I've been doing this playing basketball forever. It's always going to be a part of me. I know that.

— Nick Young

The more your players have to think on the basketball court, the slower their feet get.

— Jerry Tarkanian

Basketball is a full court game, so every drill must be done full court.

— Bobby Knight

I want my son to never know the mommy who would rather watch him play basketball than play with him.

— Marissa Jaret Winokur