I was in Chicago in 1994 and at this time I had no thoughts of coming back and playing the game of basketball, Bryon Russell came over to me and said, "Why'd you quit? You know I could guard you."… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Any fear is an illusion. You think something is standing in your way, but nothing is really there. What is there is an opportunity to do your best and gain some success. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I want to be perceived as a guy who played his best in all facets, not just scoring. A guy who loved challenges. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
The minute you get away from fundamentals – whether its proper technique, work ethic or mental preparation – the bottom can fall out of… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game, then the game will… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I can accept failure everyone fails at something but what I can't accept is not trying. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Even though, physically, I can't do it, the mind says, 'Yeah, I can still do it,' and I still think I can do it… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I wasn't really a work-conscious type of person. I was a player. I loved to play sports. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
If you are confident you have done everything possible to prepare yourself, then there is nothing to fear. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Sometimes you need to get hit in the head to realize that you're in a fight. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
You have competition every day because you set such high standards for yourself that you have to go out every day and live up… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
