Basketball Quote by John Wall
“A lot of people tried to convince me not to play basketball.”
About This Quote
Source Press conference: NBA Draft, 2010
People discouraged him from playing basketball, but he persisted.
In simple terms: Ignore naysayers; pursue your passion.
Key Takeaway
Stay true to your sport.
Themes
determination
sports
overcoming doubt
Mood
determined
focused
Type
sports
motivational
When to use this quote
- training
- team selection
- career decisions
- public scrutiny
Key Concepts
self‑belief
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- Who supports you in your journey?
- How do you handle criticism?
A Different Perspective
External pressure can cause burnout.
![“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)
