Football Quote by Tyrese Haliburton

I grew up watching LeBron.

— Mitchell Trubisky

I learned a lot in the NBA.

— Kelvin Sampson

Michael Jordan and Magic and myself all learned how to play the game in college programs that emphasized the team.

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

I think I learned basketball. I learned a lot.

— Rudy Gobert

I had watched Magic my whole career, even before my career, and so I knew the style of player that he was, and I…

— Scottie Pippen

I used to watch LeBron on TV growing up, and now I'm playing my first game against him.

— Jayson Tatum

I think every game in the NBA, I'm a lot better than I was before just by learning a lot.

— Andrew Wiggins

From playing with the guys that I played with, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, I learned a lot about the game. I learned how…

— Avery Bradley

I loved basketball and grew up with the Lakers and Magic Johnson. That was a big part of me.

— Justin Lin

When LeBron came into the league, I was 9 years old. So I grew up watching him play.

— Giannis Antetokounmpo

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

Magic was always my favorite. I think Jordan was the best player ever, but Magic was my personal favorite.

— Chauncey Billups