Basketball Quotes - Page 54

It's almost like we have ESPN.

I don't need too much. Glamour and all that stuff don't excite me. I am just glad I have the game of basketball in my life.

I treated it like every day was my last day with a basketball.

I just do what I got to do and go out and be myself, on and off the court, and take care of my obligations. That's generally your own destiny-knowing what you have to take care of.

I mean, the greatest athletes in the world are African-American.

When it gets down to it, basketball is basketball.

My name's been on this check for a week now.

My opinion about basketball, the way I was taught, was when you step on the court, you play to win.

The guy said NBA players are one in a million, ... I said, 'Man, look, I'm going to be that one in a million.

Sometimes, you follow your dreams. I say to the young people, 'If you have a dream, chase it.'

I started taekwondo at 5 or 6 years old and did a bunch of kick-boxing later, too. Eventually I became a black belt and coached as well. I did some basketball and softball growing up, but most of my activity was martial arts.

When the crowd appreciates you, it encourages you to be a little more daring, I think.

With the crowds on your side, it's easier to play up to your potential.

I demand more from myself than anybody could ever expect.

Confidence comes from being prepared.

Promise to wear a cheerful appearance at all times and give every person you meet a smile.

I do not want players who do not have a keen desire to win and do not play hard and aggressively to accomplish that objective.

The most important key to achieving great success is to decide upon your goal and launch, get started, take action, move.

Team spirit means you are willing to sacrifice personal considerations for the welfare of all. That defines a team player.

Promise yourself that you will talk health, happiness, and prosperity as often as possible.

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.

My favorite Knicks moment was when we beat Indiana in Game 7 to reach the NBA Finals. We worked so hard as a team to reach that moment that it was very satisfying to beat Indiana and reach the Finals.

Praise your kids. Inspire and motivate your players with praise. Ten years from now it won't matter what your record was. Will your kids love you or hate you?

Discipline is the habit of taking consistent action until one can perform with unconscious competence. Discipline weighs ounces but regret weighs tons.

Basketball came to me and for some reason it gave me an opportunity to live a life that I didn't dream possible. But it did let me live my dreams.