Every night Quote by Jerry West

I think every athlete is their own biggest critic. That's just who we are. We're so competitive.

— Marcus Smart

It's good to have critics because that's what motivates you and helps you take your game to another level, They talked about Michael Jordan…

— Michael Vick

Most importantly, you have to stay true to yourself as well as those fans who made you who you are as an athlete.

— Fedor Emelianenko

I'm a person who looks at myself, and after every game, I like to reflect on my performance, not just the team.

— Tammy Abraham

If I'm only defined by my sport, I really have failed. Yes, I've opened myself up for more criticism, but I'm a professional athlete.…

— Adam Goodes

Being a lifelong athlete, I am a firm believer that I am who I am today because of sports. Not only did it give…

— Sonya Deville

As athletes, we're defined by what we've accomplished. Those are what most people remember and what you get paid for. But I learned more…

— Dan O'Brien

I have to tell you, I'm proudest of my life off the court. There will always be great basketball players who bounce that little…

— Magic Johnson

Losing sucks but I look at more what I gained as an individual, as an athlete..sometimes in losing you learn a lot.

— Uriah Hall

I'm so proud of myself. I got to this level through my hard work, my determination and I'm fortunate enough to be working for…

— Emma Hayes

As a professional athlete a lot is going to be said about you - but I just try to move forward and try to…

— LeBron James

I take pride in the fact that you are able to make some good contributions to the sport at certain times.

— Cal Ripken, Jr