I ask myself why I do it [work]. Maybe it's to prove I'm still around. It takes a lot out of my… — Jerry Stiller 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 always wanted to be an NBA player, and despite what anybody said, I was going to get to that point. — Roy Hibbert Copy Share Image
I don't need too much. Glamour and all that stuff don't excite me. I am just glad I have the game of… — LeBron James Copy Share Image
For professional athletes, I always think about it in these terms: the most difficult diva of women's soccer would be the easiest… — Jeff Van Gundy Copy Share Image
I understand what it's like to be a kid and look up to an NBA player. It just inspires me to reach… — Aaron Gordon Copy Share Image
Even before I made my high school team, I'd say I want to be a NBA player, and people laughed at me… — Gerald Green Copy Share Image
Some people think, 'Who is this guy? Where did he come from? I never heard of him.' But it took me time… — Manu Ginobili Copy Share Image
As an NBA player you want to help your team win at any cost, that's my main goal. — Pascal Siakam Copy Share Image
Being an NBA player, a lot of stress comes with that: realizing there's a lot of pressure on me and accepting that… — Jahlil Okafor Copy Share Image
When I was a little kid, I looked at my mom, stepdad and said, 'I want to be an NBA player,' just… — Zion Williamson Copy Share Image
As far as carrying the torch for the years to come, I don't know. I just want to be the best basketball… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
It's a blessing to be an NBA player and to be in a position to help other people. — Al Horford Copy Share Image
I've been an NBA player, and a black man, for a long time, and I know how to take a loss. — Kenny Smith Copy Share Image
I think it was wishful thinking of me to dream of being an NBA player. And once I made the NBA I… — Steve Nash Copy Share Image
There is one NBA player who claims in every city he plays, he's got a female stalker. Stalker is such a negative… — Nikhil Saluja Copy Share Image
I played baseball too, and flag football, but basketball was the easiest for me. Then when I was 12, my dad asked… — Lonzo Ball 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
Everybody wants to talk about NBA players being selfish and arrogant and individuals. But what you saw today was a team bonding… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I was fortunate to be in a great situation in Canton, be the leader of the team my rookie year. I got… — Quinn Cook Copy Share Image
I wanted to take advantage of my platform as an NBA player to bring smiles, and also to raise money for social… — Ricky Rubio Copy Share Image
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