Basketball Quote by Sue Wicks
“I think sportsmanship is knowing that it is a game, that we are only as a good as our opponents, and whether you win or lose, to always give 100 percent.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports Illustrated feature, 1999
True sportsmanship means treating the game seriously, respecting opponents, and giving full effort regardless of outcome.
In simple terms: Play hard, respect opponents, give all.
Key Takeaway
Commit fully, win or lose.
Themes
sportsmanship
effort
respect
competition
Mood
motivational
reflective
Type
athletic
ethical
When to use this quote
- coaching sessions
- team practices
- competitive events
- personal training plans
Key Concepts
fair play
personal excellence
team dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does giving 100% look like for you?
- How does respecting opponents improve performance?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on winning can undermine spirit.
![“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)
