I have failed many times, but I have never gone into a game expecting myself to fail. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
When I lose the sense of motivation and the sense to prove something as a basketball player, it's time for me to… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I missed 9000 shots in my career, lost almost 300 games and missed the shot to win the game 26 times. — 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
It's easier for me to get ready for a game on the road because you're expected to lose when you play away… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
It's heavy duty to try to do everything and please everybody . . . My job was to go out there and… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
We had to be to the stadium at six o'clock for home games, and traffic was so bad it would take us… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
You don't show up on game day and expect to be great. Greatness happens in practice. You have to expect things of… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I truly love the game; I wouldn't be playing if I didn't love the game. I'm not getting paid astronomical dollars; it's… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I don't do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, I can expect half-hearted results. Most people get it the honest… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Basketball isn't just about the bright lights, packed arenas and highlight reels. Basketball is a way of life. Basketball is a relationship… — 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
You know what I think? Very few people play because they love the game. Most of them play because they make good… — 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
