Ball player Quote by Gary Payton

Being a great basketball player is only part of who you are.

— Chris Mullin

I'm not playing this game just to be a good basketball player. I want to be one of the greatest to ever play.

— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

You never think that you're going to be in the NBA but be an All-Star as well.

— Karl-Anthony Towns

I just wanted to be as good of a basketball player as I could.

— Lauri Markkanen

Once you become a good person, then you have a chance of becoming a good basketball player.

— John Wooden

And I've always been able to play basketball at the highest level, and been able to play a significant role on the team I've…

— Jae Crowder

I want to be the greatest to ever play the game of basketball.

— Marvin Bagley III

I want to play at the highest level, the NBA, and one day be one of the greatest basketball players ever.

— Jabari Parker

I just want to compete with the best basketball players. And I think I can compete.

— Juancho Hernangomez

Everybody in the NBA is here for a reason, and if the team doesn't fit your style of play, either you could be out…

— Jerami Grant

I'm ready to be one of the elite players in the NBA.

— Derrick Rose

I know I can play in the NBA, and I can be a very good player in the NBA.

— Jimmer Fredette