Nba Quotes

Mick Jagger is in better shape than far too many NBA players. It's up in the air whether the same can be said of Keith Richards.

I think the NBA players have to be held accountable in a reasonable way, just like any other professionals.

Stop by stop by stop. Play aggressively. Sprint back on 'D' and pay attention to how we're supposed to guard as a team

People always talk about going on offensive runs. But you can go on defensive runs too

This means the world to me that you guys are here with me celebrating with me. Thank you. Thank you. I can’t express it enough.

All the support from all my friends, All my family over the years, I appreciate it.

Remember that basketball is a game of habits. If you make the other guy deviate from his habits, you've got him

He could be dominant - if he played in the WNBA.

The Spurs are a great WNBA team.

Those to whom defense is not important will have the best seat in the game

I'm hungrier than those other guys out there. Every rebound is a personal challenge.

What excites me the most is when a coach calls a timeout and chews out his forward because I just dunked on his head.

The guys who take shortcuts, who aren't ready, they fail when their opportunity comes

There is no substitution for hustle, and if you don't hustle there will be substitution

Your best players have to unite and inspire the group... otherwise, they'll divide the group

We are in the trophy generation.Give them a trophy for 23rd place.That makes the parents happy

Excellence is the unlimited ability to improve the quality of what you have to offer.

Working hard is one thing, but working hard with purpose is what separates the good from the great

Get the kids to understand that they shouldn't worry about who makes the shot, only whether or not the shot is made

If I can't expect someone to be accountable off the floor, how can I expect them to guard a pick and roll? Or get a rebound?

I look at the NBA as a football game without the helmet.

We cannot accept in victory what we would not accept in defeat.

You create shots for yourself by what you do without the ball more than what you do after you get it

I don't hire good coaches, I hire good people. If they turn out to be good coaches, too, that's a plus.

I know I'm one of the biggest busts in NBA history...

If your bigs rim run at full speed it not only increases the potential for a quick layup, but opens up court for guards

How competitive can you be without losing your discipline?

Today's society wants to skip the process. And I hate that

In basketball - as in life - true joy comes from being fully present in each and every moment, not just when things are going your way.

If you don't feel you have something to prove every day, you'll never improve

I always laugh when people ask me about rebounding techniques. I've got a technique. It's called just go get the damn ball.

Championship teams are built on being prepared, playing unselfishly and being held accountable.

I'm pleased that they performed as well as they did while we've been in Miami and that's about as far as it goes. Now, we've got to go home and play as well or better.

Set higher standards for your own performance than anyone else around you, and your only competition will be with yourself

The greatest compliment to any player is he is a great teammate. We can't all be great players, but we can all be great teammates

Encourage 'random' picks on the ball because they cannot be scouted

You know the world is messed up when the tallest man in the NBA is Chinese, the best golfer is black, and the best rapper is white.

I'm playing the guys who are going to fight. If you're not into this, I'm going to someone else

There is a lot of basketball beyond our control, but a player should never let anyone try harder than he does

X & O's aren't worth a damn without a team. If your team isn't with you it doesn't matter what you draw up. The team must respect what the coach is asking them to do

The difference between a good defensive team and a bad defensive team is as little as three possessions

You understand, you do not invent stuff on this team. Guys that invent stuff will not play for me. Make the easy play

Knowledge is not enough to get desired results. You must have the more elusive ability to teach and to motivate. This defines a leader; if you can't teach and you can't motivate, you can't lead.

True motivation is not getting people to play to their potential. It's getting people to play beyond their potential

Footwork is one of the primary prerequisites to becoming a great player

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

The game honors toughness

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

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

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