Inspirational basketball Quotes

It's not how big you are, it's how big you play

— John Wooden

Character never quits; and with patience and persistence; Dreams do come true!

— Pete Maravich

Don't let what other people think decide who you are.

— Dennis Rodman

Basketball doesn't build character it reveals it.

— James Naismith

To me, the most enjoyable part is the practice and preparation

— Bobby Knight

Don't try to imitate other coaches. Be your own person with your own style and do your own thing.

— Hubie Brown

Your program must have an overriding purpose which is clearly visible and which teaches lessons beyond winning.

— Don Meyer

I'm not the guy who's afraid of failure. I like to take risks, take the big shot and all that.

— Stephen Curry

I'm surrounded by nothing but great people. I've been blessed with that, so really, I've got no choice but to be an…

— Tim Duncan

You never make any of the shots you never take. 87% of the ones you do take, you'll miss too. I make…

— Larry Bird

The most important quality I look for in a player is accountability. You've got to be accountable for who you are. It's…

— Lenny Wilkens

If you think and achieve as a team, the individual accolades will take care of themselves. Talent wins games, but teamwork and…

— Michael Jordan

We try to stress the little things because little things lead to big things.

— Steve Alford

I know fear is an obstacle for some people, but it is an illusion to me . . . Failure always made…

— Michael Jordan

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

— Nastia Liukin

I just love the game of basketball so much. The game! I don't need the 18,000 people screaming and all the peripheral…

— Bobby Knight

The only way you're going to get through life, happily, is being yourself.

— Nikki Blonsky

Fans never fall asleep at our games, because they're afraid they might get hit by a pass.

— George Raveling

Recognize and reward players who put the team first, not just the gifted ones.

— Don Meyer

Practice habits were crucial to my development in basketball. I didn't play against the toughest competition in high school, but one reason…

— Larry Bird

Play the game with a smile.

— Earl Monroe

Your ability to communicate to your young people will determine your success.

— Jim Harrick

When you watch the game, be a student of the game.

— Don Meyer

You play with your soul as well as your body.

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

This is a team game and one man doesn't win and one man doesn't lose. In the end, the best team usually…

— Wilt Chamberlain