It's not about the number of hours you practice, it's about the number of hours your mind is present during the practice — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I think I got hooked up because I try to do good things with the NBA, and they always want somebody who's… — Darryl Dawkins Copy Share Image
People really don't care, in some ways, that you have a family. With a high profile job like I have, they just… — Avery Johnson Copy Share Image
The NBA tries to be about flash. But real fans recognize the guy who makes things happen. — Gary Payton Copy Share Image
Don't talk too much. Don't pop off. Don't talk after the game until you cool off. — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
I always say this to people: 'If Shaq can be in the NBA for 19 years and dominate for 19 years using… — Rico Love Copy Share Image
I've had a number of kids in the NBA that I've coached and a number of other great players that I've coached. — Ben Howland Copy Share Image
When your teammate looks you in the eye and holds you accountable, that's the greatest kind of leadership there is — Doug Collins Copy Share Image
I feel confident because I'm the best player in the world. It's that simple. — LeBron James Copy Share Image
You see a whole bunch of different looks in the NBA. Guys, like LeBron, have stylists now, and they do their own… — Chandler Parsons Copy Share Image
I was the bridge between the Michael Jordan era and LeBron James era. — Allen Iverson Copy Share Image
Promise to wear a cheerful appearance at all times and give every person you meet a smile. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I'm impressed with how the NBA, as a whole, is dressing so well. Guys are being very creative and having fun with… — Tony Parker Copy Share Image
My approach to the game has been the same at all the places I've been. Vanilla. The sure way. That means, first… — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
I've always felt obligated to help those less fortunate than me. It's an obligation that anyone who has a chance to be… — Dikembe Mutombo Copy Share Image
My thing ever since I came in the NBA is making sure it's not about how much money I make, but instead… — Tobias Harris Copy Share Image
The NBA wasn't a big deal at that time, so it wasn't really in my career plans. — Bob Cousy Copy Share Image
It's important to keep trying to do what you think is right no matter how hard it is or how often you… — John Wooden Copy Share Image