NBA Quotes · Page 36

My goal is to win the next game one possession at a time. That's it. I don't have any other goals

— Brad Stevens

In the two years that I've been in the NBA, I don't think I've played to my ability.

— Brandon Ingram

I love performing, and I was a dancer and then worked in the NFL and NBA, and I loved being in front…

— Carmella

As soon as I got in the NBA, I was thinking about it - wanting to use my influence and resources to…

— Shaun Livingston

I've been an NBA player, and a black man, for a long time, and I know how to take a loss.

— Kenny Smith

We believe in people executing their role and caring about the team more than anything individually

— Gregg Popovich

If I make it in the NBA or wind up playing overseas, I will be at peace.

— Baron Davis

When your best player puts it on the line every day, the other guys can't cut corners

— George Karl

What I hate more than sitting out is being on the floor and not being 100 percent. You know you can make…

— Larry Johnson

When I was at the 'Philadelphia Inquirer,' I was promoted nine times in my first 13 years. I ultimately went from general…

— Stephen A. Smith

For those who believe executive branch officials will voluntarily interpret their surveillance authorities with restraint, I believe it is more likely that…

— Ron Wyden

It gets bigger every time you go over. In China, there was Yao Ming stuff everywhere. I'm just fortunate to have a…

— Shaquille O'Neal

A pinch is a pinch. If you pinch my right nipple, I'm going to say, 'ouch.' If I pinch your right nipple,…

— Shaquille O'Neal

They won't choose Joakim Noah as the MVP, but I think it's great that he's in the conversation and he should be.…

— Gregg Popovich

Basketball should be more popular. In my opinion, the NBA should rival the NFL. At the very least, no way should the…

— Jason Whitlock

When you go out there, you're not just representing your country or the NBA: you're representing your beliefs. You want to play…

— Andre Iguodala

If your bigs rim run at full speed it not only increases the potential for a quick layup, but opens up court…

— Fred Hoiberg

[The NBA] used to be a small band of basketball groupies. Now there are a lot more corporate-type people working in the…

— Jerry West

Just to be able to play one minute in an NBA game, I'm grateful for that.

— Zion Williamson

I got into foul trouble, so I really kind of had to play on egg shells from there on out.

— Shaquille O'Neal

It's not all about becoming an NBA player; sometimes it's about becoming your best self and making the biggest impact you can…

— Metta World Peace

I'm addicted to showing people what they don't get to see, as far as the everyday lifestyle of an NBA player.

— D'Angelo Russell

When you're a coach you've got to go up the ladder, you've got to be ready to travel. That's the nature of…

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The NBA is intense, but the NFL is a whole 'nother level of intensity and dramatic, game-changing plays.

— Paul Allen

We should be able to live the lives of other professional athletes in hockey, baseball, NFL and NBA.

— Curtis Blaydes

Freshman want to play. Sophomores want to start. Juniors want to score. Seniors want to win

— John Beilein

I never had a doubt that I would make it to the NBA, even when I wasn't playing.

— Amar'e Stoudemire

Coming over to this side and playing in the NBA was my dream, and the dream came true.

— Jonas Valanciunas

The players I respected most were the toughest players, not those who talked a good game or blocked a shot and acted…

— Jay Bilas

I want to return to the NBA this season, and help any team that wants me, in any capacity that they feel…

— Allen Iverson

You don't win games as a coach during games. You win games as a coach before games. Players win during games, not…

— Red Auerbach

Long term success is a direct result of what you achieve everyday. Goals provide your daily routine

— Rick Pitino

You don't look through the NBA schedule and say, 'this is going to be an easy night.'

— Joe Harris

One of the challenges with NBA coaching is it's such a crucible, keeping your eye on the big picture is very challenging.

— Rick Carlisle

Now that the NBA has removed restrictions on the color ways we can wear on court, I can be as expressive as…

— Kyle Kuzma

I have every goal you could possibly dream of - Rookie of the Year, NBA champion, MVP.

— RJ Barrett

Mama wanted me to be a preacher. I told her coachin' and preachin' were a lot alike.

— Bear Bryant

I've put our guys in position. I gave them the blueprint. I think they're ready.

— LeBron James

In the NBA you are pretty confident but you are one phone call away from being somewhere else; you've just got to…

— Jose Calderon

There's so many stories about guys who made it to the NBA without the draft. Overseas, whatever, call-ups.

— Fred VanVleet