Footwork is one of the primary prerequisites to becoming a great player — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
There have been times when I have failed. But there have never been times when I thought I would fail — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
When I came into the NBA, coaches wanted you to shoot a midrange shot or two before you shot your 3 -… — Kyle Korver 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
In the NBA, there is a guy guarding you, and you really have to try shooting over him. — Amar'e Stoudemire Copy Share Image
I'm still waiting for perfection. In the meantime, I'll settle for persistence — Bo Ryan Copy Share Image
I made a lot of mistakes, a lot of things I'm not proud of. But it's only for other people to learn… — Allen Iverson Copy Share Image
Getting to the NBA really helped me personally on a lot of levels. I liked it so much that I wanted to… — Kelvin Sampson Copy Share Image
I never really talked about being an NBA player or a college player. I just really like playing basketball. — Jrue Holiday Copy Share Image
I love the NBA playoffs. It's just a great mental test for each team. When it's really close, usually one team pulls… — Doc Rivers Copy Share Image
In the NBA you need a little bit more than that when Jordan is front of you. You need a little bit… — John Amaechi Copy Share Image
The NBA and NHL have different agendas: The NBA is much more protective of its players and its brand; the NHL has… — Bill Simmons Copy Share Image
It wasn't a mistake to come out of college early. It was the best move I ever made. I had one year… — Michael Redd Copy Share Image
People who are in it for their own good are individualists. They don't share the same heartbeat that makes a team so… — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
How did Mike Bibby get on the team? Any Cub Scout with Boy Scouts can do Boy Scoutish things. When Bibby was… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
I've had a couple along the way, including an NBA official, who admitted to a little bit of skepticism when they first… — Doris Burke Copy Share Image
Anybody who is talented and skilled enough to lace up their shoes and put them on the hardwood at the highest level… — Aaron Gordon Copy Share Image
Well I think the problem is, is that...what people don't realize is they're gonna get away from the people that they're marketing… — Bun B Copy Share Image
I experienced the G League in two forms: one as an assignment player, and then one of actually being in the G… — Spencer Dinwiddie Copy Share Image
I don't really get involved in it, the whole thing. I understand how important this city is and what I mean to… — LeBron James Copy Share Image
I totally can relate to guys going in for job interviews, and not having a tie, not having a white shirt, and… — Dwane Casey Copy Share Image
To all the staff members that take care of us every single day, From Donnie Strack, to Joe Sharpe, Tony Katz, Dave… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
It’s kind of like, I would say, maybe college recruiting. I’m pretty sure a lot more goes into it in the NBA.… — Rajon Rondo Copy Share Image
I never envisioned myself playing for the U.S. Olympic team -- growing up, I never envisioned playing in the NBA, to be… — Carmelo Anthony Copy Share Image
My mother was a secretary that elevated herself to having her own international company, my father elevated himself to an NBA player… — Brian J. White Copy Share Image
After I got to the NBA, I had one goal: stay in the league for a while. — Robert Horry Copy Share Image
