Basketball Quotes - Page 9

The key is to maintain an evenness. Try to play one possession at a time, regardless of what happened on the last possession

I do believe that one way to bring cultures together, to develop trust between people and countries and religions, is through education. And through music and art and basketball and activities and joys that people share worldwide, regardless of ethnic background or religious orientation.

The stats win nothing. I'm still sexy. I'm still great.

Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.

They say I couldn't play football, I was too small. They say I couldn't play basketball, I wasn't tall. They say I couldn't play baseball at all and now everyday of my life, I ball.

If you're afraid to fail, then you're probably going to fail.

I didn’t fall in love with it just because it was me playing. I fell in love with it because I’ve got guys like this – like these guys every single day that push me to be the best that I can be.

I think that the good and the great are only separated by the willingness to sacrifice.

You must have respect, which is a part of love, for those under your supervision. Then they will do what you ask and more.

Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.

Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more you sweat, the luckier you get.

A basketball team is like the five fingers on your hand. If you can get them all together, you have a fist. That's how I want you to play.

Champions play as they practice. Create a consistency of excellence in all your habits.

Leadership is getting players to believe in you. If you tell a teammate you're ready to play as tough as you're able to, you'd better go out there and do it. Players will see right through a phony. And they can tell when you're not giving it all you've got.

First off, I'd like to thank God for changing my life. It let me really realize what life is all about. Basketball is just a platform for me to inspire people, and I realize that.

My whole thing is, if you love me, then love me. If you don't, then believe what you hear and run with that.

It's important for us, if we're going to be a good team, to be a good defensive team in the fourth quarter.

I don't have the physical talent those guys have. My hard work has made me very good.

They said you have to use your five best players but I found you win with the five who fit together the best.

When you work on getting better at something, don't do it half speed

The grass is not always greener on the other side. You learn to appreciate these people.

Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideals.

The more honor and self-respect among players, the greater the team.

If human beings are perceived as potentials rather than problems, as possessing strengths instead of weaknesses, as unlimited rather that dull and unresponsive, then they thrive and grow to their capabilities.

Everyone is born with a certain potential. You may never achieve your full potential, but how close you come depends on how much you want to pay the price.