Basketball Quotes

Kobe's heart is as strong as his muscles.

It's always nice to start the season with a win.

To miss one year is a long time. I've never been in this situation before, and I'm getting as much information as I can about my foot, to see what's the best for me and best for the Rockets.

I only want to play basketball, and play it well and be happy about it. But I realize that with being famous, comes a lot of demands.

First of all, I'm not buff enough. I got pushed away from the basket. And even when I didn't, I couldn't get anyone to throw me a pass.

The NBA is a big family, and I think of all these rookies as my brothers. I still believe I am blue collar among the All-Stars.

The Olympic Games is holy. Athletes from around the world, including myself, of course, dream to participate.

The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not

Everyone has the fire, but the champions know when to ignite the spark.

In any game, the game itself is the prize, no matter who wins, ultimately both lose the game.

[On writing:] "There's a great quote by Julius Irving that went, 'Being a professional is doing the things you love to do, on the days you don't feel like doing them.'", March 25, 2007.)

Champions never sleep, the eternal spirit keep them alert and awake.

It is not over. Champions extend their limits and make things happen.

Being in a wheelchair has made everyday things difficult. Things you wouldn't imagine. Like the looks I get at high school basketball games when they tell everyone to stand for the National Anthem.

Get the big picture! See 2 Believe!

Who could better motivate Bill Russell than Bill Russell?

Practice hard, Train hard, work hard and Play harder.

ESPN, is having the ability to foretell future outcomes in sports.

[On writing:] "There's a great quote by Julius Irving that went, 'Being a professional is doing the things you love to do, on the days you don't feel like doing t

Philippine culture was clearly different. It wasn't the fan's duty to remain aloof in the presence of stars

To be a professional you have to act like one as well..

Basketball is not just a game its a way of living if you apply it to everyday life.

I tried to teach them [his sons] that about the importance of self-discipline, and that the culture of yes is built on a foundation of no.

Anytime you're playing basketball, and you have a coach who you have to respect, you've got to be very disciplined.

I was into basketball, but then once I found contact sports, it was over. I never played basketball again in my life.

I worked every day - Christmas Eve, birthdays - trying to become a great basketball player. Everywhere I went, I had a basketball.

Basketball has consumed me since the age of 7 or 8. I don't know what I would do without it.