All-star game Quote by David Lee

I think I can play in the big leagues 10 or 15 years. But more important to me is winning-win, make the playoffs.

— Carlos Beltran

I remember when I first got into the league, I thought how it would be nice to have a year when you were the…

— Peyton Manning

I was in the American League for 16, 17 years, and I think it's a really tough league to compete in.

— Tony La Russa

The thing I really want to do is make the All-Star team and have an All-Star season. If I do that, then I know…

— Penny Hardaway

That's not something I go into the season thinking, 'I'm going to make the All-Star Game this year.'

— Brandon Crawford

I want to play years in this league.

— Kevin Knox

I'm so blessed to have a chance to play 15 years in one spot. I know my position is different than most. But even…

— Stephen Gostkowski

Whether you're playing in the minor leagues or major-league divisions, wherever you are, it's always nice to be recognized as an All-Star.

— Gaby Sanchez

You have one good game or season, so what? You have to have a career.

— Roy Oswalt

I think there is a lot of good in making the All-Star Team. People look at your career a little bit differently.

— Frank Thomas

When I got into the league, I didn't want to just be another guy. I wanted to be an All-Star.

— Lauri Markkanen

I want to be in the postseason every single year.

— Francisco Lindor