Basketball Quote by Julius Erving
“I think I was chosen by basketball, although I never really physically got drafted to any team that I played for.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports Magazine, 1995
Feeling a deep connection to basketball despite never being formally drafted, highlighting passion over formal recognition.
In simple terms: Passion can outweigh official titles.
Key Takeaway
Pursue what you love, regardless of formal paths.
Themes
sports
identity
passion
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- coaching
- community leagues
- personal fitness goals
Key Concepts
self‑determination
non‑traditional pathways
intrinsic motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “chosen” mean to you?
- How can you channel this passion productively?
A Different Perspective
Passion may not replace needed credentials.
![“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)
