14+ Lenny Wilkens Quotes On Basketball, Education And Sports

Lenny Wilkens is an American former basketball player and coach. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1989 as a player and in 1998 as a coach. Wilkens was a nine-time NBA All-Star and was the first person inducted into the Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Lenny Wilkens on leadership, basketball, education.

I learned early that if I wanted to achieve anything in life, I'd have to do it myself. I learned that I had to be accountable. — Lenny Wilkens

We should never discourage young people from dreaming dreams. — Lenny Wilkens

I worry about the things I can affect, and the things I have no control over I move by. — Lenny Wilkens

If you fail the first time that's just a chance to start over again. — Lenny Wilkens

If you want it, you've got to give it. — Lenny Wilkens

Intimidation doesn't last very long. — Lenny Wilkens

If you can't go through it, find a way around it. Don't spend all your time banging your head. — Lenny Wilkens

The most important quality I look for in a player is accountability. You've got to be accountable for who you are. It's too easy to blame things on someone else. — Lenny Wilkens

I told Zollie Volchok we needed an ultrasound machine and he asked me why we needed music in the locker room. — Lenny Wilkens

The American dream, to me, means having the opportunity to achieve, because I don't think you should be guaranteed anything other than opportunity. — Lenny Wilkens

I never really had a chance to know the players individually... I thought when they were on the floor, they worked hard. But I never really got to know them. — Lenny Wilkens

Show people how to have success and then you can push their expectations up. — Lenny Wilkens

Meadowlark Lemon's book Trust Your Next Shot is written by a remarkable person. I have had the pleasure of knowing Meadowlark for quite some time. He has given back to his community quite generously in addition to serving as an outstanding role model for young people. Meadowlark's career has allowed him to touch people's lives everywhere and I am so proud to be his friend. God has certainly touched his life. — Lenny Wilkens

I always felt that I was as good as the next person, and I didn't care what they had. — Lenny Wilkens

Life Lessons by Lenny Wilkens

1. Lenny Wilkens showed that hard work and dedication can lead to success, as he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame and won two NBA championships as a player and coach.
2. He also demonstrated the importance of teamwork and leadership, as he was a key contributor to the Seattle SuperSonics' 1979 championship team and was a respected coach who was able to lead teams to success.
3. Finally, Wilkens showed that it is possible to have a successful career in basketball even if you are not the most talented player; his success was a result of his determination and work ethic.