Ability Quote by Garry Kasparov

One of the main things that stand out for me is the mentality of the best players. They really want to be in those…

— Jos Buttler

A lot of people, when a guy scores a lot of goals, think, 'He's a great player', because a goal is very important, but…

— Pele

Good players develop a tactical instinct, a sense of what is possible or likely and what is not worth calculating.

— Samuel Reshevsky

What separates great players from the good ones is not so much ability as brain power and emotional equilibrium.

— Arnold Palmer

The most important quality I look for in a player is accountability. You've got to be accountable for who you are. It's too easy…

— Lenny Wilkens

Everyone develops their own characteristics, but the best players are the most intelligent. The ones that think quickly and clearly have an advantage.

— Rodri

If you look at the best players around the world, they sum up what people are trying to do and adapt to it and…

— Steve Smith

I think it's the mark of a great player to be confident in tough situations.

— John McEnroe

Patience, self-belief and regularity are three qualities that would take a young player to great heights.

— Jwala Gutta

What distinguishes a great player is his presence. When he goes on to the court, his presence dominates the atmosphere.

— Bill Russell

What makes the difference between a great player and just a normal player is dedication, work, commitment.

— Thierry Henry

Players at the top level are generally more athletic, stronger and more thoughtful. They have a quicker turn of pace but more than anything…

— Glenn Murray