Nba Quotes - Page 5

Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game, then the game will shortcut you. If you put forth the effort, good things will be bestowed upon you. That's truly about the game, and in some ways that's about life too.

I felt like we would have definitely won an NBA championship if everyone was healthy.

It just feels good to say we're the best team in the world, with the best player in the world.

What type of teammates do you want to play with? Be that teammate yourself

I'm looking for activity. I put players in and take them out based on effort and defense, not making or missing shots

Discipline is the only sure way I know to convince people to believe in themselves

The more concerned we become over the things we can't control, the less we will do with the things we can control

Positioning, anticipation and technique create quickness. Therefore, you can always get quicker

The game honors toughness

Tell Yao Ming, 'Ching-chong-yang-wah-ah-soh.'

We didn't do much different against LeBron. We were just more active and more competitive.

This ain't the Girl Scouts. This ain't the Boy Scouts. This is the NBA.

Perfection is impossibility but striving for perfection is not. Do the best you can. That is what counts.

Our team, because of our depth and our talent, we were able to do that, and it turned into a special season as a result.

I never thought I'd lead the NBA in rebounding, but I got a lot of help from my team-mates - they did a lot of missing.

1. Be on time. 2. Never criticize a teammate. 3. Never use profanity.

They won't choose Joakim Noah as the MVP, but I think it's great that he's in the conversation and he should be. But it's just not the way it works, from my experience. It's got to go in the basket for you guys to pay attention to somebody. But he's pretty damn valuable in my opinion.

I'm the one guy who says don't force the stupid people to be quiet - I want to know who the morons are.

What do you do to help us win when you're not scoring baskets?

We're a walking billboard... You want to look good to everyone who is watching.

Success is determined by your daily choices and habits

Nobody trusts anyone, or why did they put tilt on a pinball machine.

The best teams play for each other, not with each other

Discover your gift, develop your gift and then give it away every day.

I don't complain about playing time. My job is to play so well the coach can't sit me.