Basketball Quote by Denis Leary
“I wanted to be a hockey player. Where I grew up, the basketball courts were rarely used. I was terrible in school and actually said, 'I'm going to be a hockey player.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Denis Leary, 2019
Dreamed of hockey despite environment; determination can defy expectations.
In simple terms: Pursue passions even if they seem unlikely.
Key Takeaway
Follow your sport, not the norm.
Themes
determination
identity
sports
Mood
motivated
hopeful
Type
inspirational
personal
When to use this quote
- school choices
- career planning
- team sports
- personal resilience
Key Concepts
goal‑setting
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What passion do you ignore due to surroundings?
- How can you create opportunities for unlikely goals?
A Different Perspective
External expectations may hinder pursuit.
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
