Basketball Quote by Jose Calderon

Basketball definitely helped, because even though I couldn't speak English, I was able to spend a lot of time with my teammates, which helped…

— Yuta Watanabe

I learned how to play the game without using my athletic abilities while playing overseas. When I got my NBA opportunity, it enhanced my…

— Ben Wallace

Practice habits were crucial to my development in basketball. I didn't play against the toughest competition in high school, but one reason I was…

— Larry Bird

Playing basketball taught me the value of determination and teamwork.

— Vlade Divac

Listening and talking to my teammates has helped me learn the NBA game. I know that talent can only take you so far.

— Paul Pierce

Playing the sport has taught me about teamwork and how to be a good team player, social skills and most importantly, dedication.

— P. K. Subban

Learning from different cultures and talking to people is such a great experience, and getting to use basketball to do that is special.

— Danilo Gallinari

Playing the game at a high level, understanding what it's like to get to where I've already been and where they want to go.…

— Penny Hardaway

As far as understanding the game of basketball, opening up and just working on different skills on the offensive end and being more focused…

— Anonymous

Something I worked very hard on, especially last year, was being more outgoing on the court: recognising good points I'd played and trusting myself…

— Kevin Anderson

I learned how to defend the ball with my body and to be faster than my opponents.

— Paulo Dybala

It's my nature just to teach, help and simplify basketball, that's my mentality. To not make the game so hard. It's really an easy…

— Dawn Staley