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Michael Carter-Williams

(1991) Basketball Player

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Michael Carter‑Williams loves the fun of teamwork on the basketball court. He talks about creating space for teammates, cheering each other up, and wanting to play as much as anyone else. He also mentions his long‑time friend from high school and his involvement with the Special Olympics.

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Michael Carter-Williams is a basketball player.

Quick Facts About Michael Carter-Williams

Born: October 10, 1991
Profession: Basketball Player

About Michael Carter-Williams

American basketball player... | Michael Carter-Williams is an American former professional basketball player. He was drafted in the first round with the 11th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, after playing college basketball for the Syracuse Orange. He was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 2014, and he ha

Quotes by Michael Carter-Williams

I don't know what a losing habit is.

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I made a gym in my garage.

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I like Detroit a lot.

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I don't have any doubt in myself.

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Defense is something I've always taken pride in from college and high school.

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College

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I want to go to the NBA and be an All-Star, to be honest with you.

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I just try and make the best of my situation and where I'm at.

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I think I gotta just keep working on knocking down shots and getting stronger.

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Getting stronger

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My body language, it doesn't have anything to do with my coaches or my teammates.

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Nothing in this league was ever given to me.

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I believe that I'm a winner. I've won pretty much my whole life.

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I'm always looking for advice on how to get better as a person and as a player.

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Advice

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I have a lot of confidence in myself and Philadelphia has a lot of confidence in me.

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Confidence

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It's a great feeling to be coming home and getting a chance to see my family and friends.

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Chance

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Being traded a couple times - and I've been traded after winning Rookie of the Year - is out of your control.

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Being

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I've learned to play you know the backup point guard spot and to play on the wing if need be, and it's…

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To go against the Miami Heat is just a blessing. I'm going to go out there and have fun.

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Blessing

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It is great to have some stability for myself, not only for myself but my family as well.

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Family

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You can question my shooting. You can question my ceiling. Just don't question if I'm giving my all every single night. Don't…

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Giving

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When I'm disappointed in myself, that frustration comes out a little bit. I don't let it affect my game, but it's something…

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Frustration

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My mom actually, she does this for a living. She has her own company called Carter and Tracy Incorporated, and she helps…

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You just become more mature as a human being, having a child. The stakes are a lot higher, things are different. It…

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Being

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My music teacher who I was really close with, she helped me out a lot being away from home and going to…

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Home

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I definitely need to take a look at several positions. I'm going to be playing a little everywhere. As much as I…

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We have a big platform we can use to make change in this country. It starts with going home to our own…

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Change

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I've been dealing with a lot of pressure coming from Syracuse and having the ball in my hands my sophomore year after…

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I wasn't expecting to be traded, so it definitely was a surprise to me. But things happen in this league so I…

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Journey

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Sometimes, I might not be able to show all of the work that I've put in because I've got a certain role.…

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Coach Kidd has taught me a lot just from the point guard position.

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I've always dreamed big, and I've accomplished a lot of my dreams.

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I was No. 1 in college at Syracuse. I've been No. 1 a lot.

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If you work hard and you're somewhat talented, you'll be successful in this league.

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I have nothing against Chicago, nothing against the coaches.

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I really miss Syracuse and the guys on the team.

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To be competitive on the court is just a fun thing.

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Competitive

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I want to be out there playing just as much as everybody else.

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I work too hard to let something affect me that's already happened.

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It's a hard league, but I'm working on it.

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My IQ for the game is very high. I think that will help me out a lot.

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I never really played in an empty gym before.

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Michael Carter-Williams by topic

Football (32) Work (12) Game (10)