Nba Quotes

Larry, you only told me one lie. You said there will be another Larry Bird. Larry, there will never, ever be another Larry Bird.

The ABA really loosened up the NBA and introduced innovations like the three-point shot and the Slam Dunk and other competitions at the All Star Game. And we had all the hot young players.

And the vision that I had when I decided to come here is all coming true. Through adversity, through everything we've been through, we've been able to persevere ... It's an unbelievable feeling.

Defense is one man guarding the ball and four others helping him

I wrote six versions of a 30-second tease for an NBA game. You never get it right on the first try.

I'm no different than any other expendable player.

I'm the best player in the NBA.

I thought LeBron James was just going to be another addition to help me score

Somebody out there was trying to use my language and trying to speak for me. Rather than have that happen, I thought I'd do it myself. It's a fun thing. It's a way for fans to connect.

You know what's crazy about Yao? He speaks perfect English. A lot of people don't know that. Perfect English. When I was over there, I called him. He's like, 'Whassup big fella?' Perfect English!

Alvin's the coach. We must be the Clippers. And I must be Olowokandi. Nooooo!

Now I see why everybody who plays for him doesn't like him.

I got fined for talking to myself.

Im the best point guard in the NBA.

Don't be afraid to let your players know how much you care about them

I got a goal, and it's a huge goal, and that's to bring an NBA championship here to Cleveland, and I won't stop until I get it.

I always wanted to be a Sixer. My dad was a Sixers' fan. I never wanted to leave. I wanted to start my career in Philly and finish it here.

I want to return to the NBA this season, and help any team that wants me, in any capacity that they feel that I can help. I'm disappointed.

I thought we'd be discussing about me not leaving Philadelphia and they just kept asking me about the practice, so I lost it.

I dont want to be a point guard, or a two-guard, I want people to think of me as "creative", I just want to create on the court.

Say, Cuttino. What are those Godawful clothes you're wearing? Man, this ain't Rhode Island anymore. You're in the NBA. The girls have teeth here.

Christian is going to be the strongest man in the NBA next year, because all he's been doing all summer is carrying around the luggage for 11 guys.

I don't create controversies. They're there long before I open my mouth. I just bring them to your attention.

Congratulations to the NBA champion Boston Celtics - they beat the Los Angeles Lakers by 39 points. Or as Hillary Clinton would say, "Too close to call.

It was an honor to coach him. He should be proud of what he did this year.

If you want to thank me, go do something for somebody else

When I come home, I'm not a basketball player, but "dad". While everyone sees me as an NBA player, to my boys, I'm just "dad" and that's very important.

At the end of the day, no matter how well you score, you've got to be able to stop people

I think if I had one year of college, I'd have done better with the mental part [of the NBA].

My philosophy of defense is to keep the pressure on an opponent until you get to his emotions

I believe that if I committed to basketball, I could make an impact in the NBA. I now see football as my job and my greatest challenge.

I wanted to compete at the highest level again - and that's the NBA.

To be honest, the play that was drawn up, I scratched it. I just told coach, 'Give me the ball.' We're either going to go to overtime or I'm going to win it for us. It was that simple.

I've got extra motivation that I won't talk about right now.

I failed so therefore I succeed.

I know what I would do if I were coach. I'd determine our strengths and weaknesses and utilize them. And it's pretty clear what our strength is.

You don't need great skill to be a tough rebounder; being a rebounder is all about effort, determination, and physicality

The way he was playing, he probably could have scored on Jesus.

Listening and talking to my teammates has helped me learn the NBA game. I know that talent can only take you so far.

That was a foul, young lady. You know that was a foul. Don't ask dumb questions.

Get your tickets now. Buy cable now. Get your jerseys now. Pull your boats up to the docking stations now. Bring your Sea-Doos now. If you can't afford a Sea-Doo, get a raft.

He is an old glove, but he looked like the old Glove.

Why aren't the Nets playing in Newark?

Given a full summer to practice basketball, and especially my jump shot, I know that I could play in the NBA and do well.

It took me a while to realize I'm an NBA player.

They jumped on us. They were the aggressor. They had us on our heels from the beginning.

Just wanted to inspire my teammates. Obviously, I didn't do enough.

I don't see it happening unless every NBA player is given a stipend to buy clothes.

Everyone knows Jordan as a winner, and that's what I want to be known as at the end of my playing career. Someone who's won multiple NBA Championships and has made a difference in the NBA.

Give me about 10 years, I'm going to run for President. If I can squeeze in an NBA championship before that, I'll do it.