I'm not the guy who's afraid of failure. I like to take risks, take the big shot and all that. — Stephen Curry Copy Share Image
Systems win! Believe in your system, and then sell it to your players. — Billy Donovan Copy Share Image
Your ability to communicate to your young people will determine your success. — Jim Harrick Copy Share Image
If you want team play, you must stress defense. Defense makes players unselfish. — John Brady Copy Share Image
We're building a culture of accountability, trust, and togetherness. Entitlement will not be tolerated — Brad Stevens Copy Share Image
Basketball is a beautiful game when the five players on the court play with one heartbeat. — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do. — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become… — Larry Bird Copy Share Image
I know fear is an obstacle for some people, but it is an illusion to me . . . Failure always made… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
A guy who gives you less than what he has to give is, one, telling you what he thinks of you, and… — Pete Carril Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
The best teams have chemistry. They communicate with each other and they sacrifice personal glory for a common goal. — Dave DeBusschere Copy Share Image
Successful programs consist of people working hard, working together, while never worrying about who gets the credit. — Don Meyer Copy Share Image
Other people go to the office. I get to coach. I know I've been blessed. — Jim Valvano Copy Share Image
Don't try to imitate other coaches. Be your own person with your own style and do your own thing. — Hubie Brown Copy Share Image
Recognize and reward players who put the team first, not just the gifted ones. — Don Meyer Copy Share Image
If you think and achieve as a team, the individual accolades will take care of themselves. Talent wins games, but teamwork and… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Good teams become great ones when the members trust each other enough to surrender the Me for the We. — Phil Jackson Copy Share Image
Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
No one is bigger than the team. If you can't do things our way, you're not getting time here and we don't… — Gregg Popovich Copy Share Image
Teams that play together beat those with superior players who play more as individuals. — Jack Ramsay Copy Share Image
I don't know what I'm going to do tomorrow. I just know for sure I'm going to keep playing basketball. — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
I always laugh when people ask me about rebounding techniques. I've got a technique. It's called just go get the damn ball. — Charles Barkley Copy Share Image
Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball. — Phil Jackson Copy Share Image
If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
You know, my family and friends have never been yes-men: 'Yes, you're doing the right thing, you're always right.' No, they tell… — LeBron James Copy Share Image
In all the research you do as a coach, studying other coaches and championship-type situations, you find that all those teams combined… — Pat Riley 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
