Animal Quote by Vernon Wells

Having played in Boston will help me a ton moving to New York.

— Jason Bay

When I played for Boston Breakers in my early twenties, I really stepped up my training, which meant running drills until you're sick.

— Alex Scott

I love playing in New York.

— Julius Randle

I haven't missed a game in two-and-a-half years. I go to the park as sick as a dog and, when I see my uniform…

— Pete Rose

Playing in New York, after you've been here, anything else is a step down.

— David Lee

You gotta understand this. If you haven't played in Boston or New York, you're not in the big leagues.

— Manny Ramirez

I think I'm caught up in playing in New York. Here, my mind is cluttered worrying about things.

— Larry Johnson

I wasn't going to play in New York. By trading me to Orlando, I got a chance to play.

— Trevor Ariza

Just playing in Brooklyn, playing in New York is such an amazing experience - it's something that can be so special.

— Brook Lopez

I would have liked to play in New York and be close to my family and friends, but since there is nothing I can…

— Chris Mullin

Boston is really just a cool place to play.

— Julian Edelman

I played sports because I think it's mandatory in the greater Boston area regardless of your aptitude. It's like, well, what else would you…

— Josh Gondelman