Quotes on Nba Player

I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.

When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become a pro.

If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end.

If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.

There is no 'i' in team but there is in win.

The game is my wife. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me back fulfillment and peace.

Even when I'm old and grey, I won't be able to play it, but I'll still love the game.

If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them

Some people insist they've never met a gay person. But Three Degrees of Jason Collins dictates that no NBA player can claim that anymore. Pro basketball is a family. And pretty much every family I know has a brother, sister or cousin who's gay. In the brotherhood of the NBA, I just happen to be the one who's out.

If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it.

I've had enough success for two lifetimes, My success is talent put together with hard work and luck.

Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.

Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.

I think someone should explain to the child that it's OK to make mistakes. That's how we learn. When we compete, we make mistakes.

As far as carrying the torch for the years to come, I don't know. I just want to be the best basketball player I can be.

I learned at a young age to dribble with both hands, and that allows me to be more creative when I go against bigger and stronger opponents.

Everybody pulls for David, nobody roots for Goliath.

Despite their tremendous talent, (NBA players) are still, by and large, young adults, seeking validation from an authority figure, and there is no greater authority figure on a team than the coach. Needless to say, in today's warped, self-indulgent climate, too many players couldn't care less about appeasing the coach.

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.

Great players are willing to give up their own personal achievement for the achievement of the group. It enhances everybody.

Everybody wants to talk about NBA players being selfish and arrogant and individuals. But what you saw today was a team bonding and facing adversity and coming out with a big win.