It's hard to say if the NBA is hurt by the influx of younger players, but it's definitely impacted the league. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
It doesn't matter if you win as long as you give everything in your heart — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I knew where I wanted to go, what kind of player I wanted to become and I focused on getting there. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Purchasing the Bobcats is the culmination of my post-playing career goal of becoming the majority owner of an NBA franchise. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
It doesn't matter who scores. If you have an opportunity to score, you score. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I want to be perceived as a guy who played his best in all facets, not just scoring. A guy who loved… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
The game is my wife. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me back fulfillment and peace. — Michael Jordan 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
I viewed it as a business, but I always viewed it as a game. An opportunity to show my skills, my basketball… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
When I step onto the court, I'm ready to play. If you're going up against me, you'd better be ready. If you're… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I know what I would do if I were coach. I'd determine our strengths and weaknesses and utilize them. And it's pretty… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game, then the… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
The game has its ups and downs, but you can never lose focus of your individual goals and you can't let yourself… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
The basketball court for me, during a game, is the most peaceful place I can imagine. On the basketball court, I worry… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I would tell players to relax and never think about what's at stake. Just think about the basketball game. If you start… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
My fellow Wilmington, North Carolina native Meadowlark Lemon is a true national treasure. I watched him play for the Harlem Globetrotters when… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I just feel that my competitive drive is far greater than anyone else that I've met, and I think that I thrive… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Basketball isn't just about packed arenas, and highlight reels. Basketball is a way of life. BASKETBALL is a relationship between you and… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
When I step onto the court, I don't have to think about anything. If I have a problem off the court, I… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
When I was young, I had to learn the fundamentals of basketball. You can have all the physical ability in the world,… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Winners don't just learn the fundamentals, they master them. You have to monitor your fundamentals constantly because the only thing that changes… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I play to win, whether during practice or a real game. And I will not let anything get in the way of… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Fundamentals were the most crucial part of my game in the NBA. Everything I did, everything I achieved, can be traced back… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I think the players win the championship, and the organization has something to do with it, don't get me wrong. But don't… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I want to be perceived as a guy who played his best in all facets, not just scoring. A guy who loved challenges. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
The minute you get away from fundamentals – whether its proper technique, work ethic or mental preparation – the bottom can fall out of… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game, then the game will… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I can accept failure everyone fails at something but what I can't accept is not trying. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Even though, physically, I can't do it, the mind says, 'Yeah, I can still do it,' and I still think I can do it… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I wasn't really a work-conscious type of person. I was a player. I loved to play sports. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
If you are confident you have done everything possible to prepare yourself, then there is nothing to fear. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Sometimes you need to get hit in the head to realize that you're in a fight. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
You have competition every day because you set such high standards for yourself that you have to go out every day and live up… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
