Basketball is a beautiful game when the five players on the court play with one heartbeat. — Dean Smith
In the game of basketball, I play first off because I love it. I love to have fun. I love to run up and down the court. — Kevin Durant
Basketball really had its origin in Indiana, which remains the center of the sport. — James Naismith
Basketball is a pretty simple game. What wins is consistency and competitiveness. — Gregg Popovich
Basketball is one of those rare opportunities where you can make a difference, not only for yourself, but for other people as well. — Bill Walton
Obviously the thing that's cool about games - a basketball game is just a basketball game. — Jensen Huang
It's important for the young players to practice other ball games as well, basketball or table tennis. On the tennis court, you can improve your eye through a kind of overexertion. — Rafael Nadal
Basketball doesn't build character it reveals it. — James Naismith
If you're struggling with your shooting, then do other things on the basketball court. Get steals, get assists, get rebounds-do anything on the court to help the team win. — Allen Iverson
When I’m on the court, I feel all problems go away. — Kawhi Leonard
If Shakespeare can compare all of life to a stage, maybe it's not odd to believe that part of the play can take place on a basketball court. — Bill Russell
The more your players have to think on the basketball court, the slower their feet get. — Jerry Tarkanian
Basketball is a team game. But that doesn't mean all five players should have the same amount of shots. — Dean Smith
The Miami Heat floor is great, but a lot of them are not. — Dwyane Wade
On the court, I'm not afraid of anything. I try to have confidence and have a belief in myself. — Stephen Curry
Short Basketball Court Quotes
Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball. — Phil Jackson
If Kyle Korver blocks your shot there should be a penalty box you should go to! — Jeff Van Gundy
Blending the talents of your team members is crucial to basketball success. — John Kundla
Practice like it's competition and compete like it's another day on the practice court. — Karch Kiraly
I'm not a big sports fan, but I love it when they "slam dunk." That's sexy. — Emma Bunton
When I dunk, I put something on it. I want the ball to hit the floor before I do. — Darryl Dawkins
I feel like I have to step on the court every night and be dominant. — John Wall
Basketball Court Image Quotes
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Basketball Game Quotes
The most important measure of how good a game I played was how much better I’d made my teammates play. — Bill Russell
I play every game like it's my last game. All that matters is that you go out there and play every game as if it was your last. — Allen Iverson
Like life, basketball is messy and unpredictable. It has its way with you, no matter how hard you try to control it. The trick is to experience each moment with a clear mind and open heart. When you do that, the game - and life - will take care of itself. — Phil Jackson
My goal is to win the next game one possession at a time. That's it. I don't have any other goals — Brad Stevens
So, yeah, I'm going to try to win the national championship next year. But I'm not going to kill myself doing it. I'm not going to kill my players either. You really start to realize there's a lot more to what we're trying to do then winning games — Geno Auriemma
I thought we were aggressive across the board defensively, and you could just see it grow. As the game went along, you could see the confidence grow. It showed in the fourth quarter. — Bill Laimbeer
It always amazes me that spectators want to coach, coaches want to officiate, and officials just want to watch the game — Lou Holtz
I didn’t fall in love with it just because it was me playing. I fell in love with it because I’ve got guys like this – like these guys every single day that push me to be the best that I can be. — Kevin Durant
I love the game of basketball, and as long as I can do that, keep playing and try to get some more championships with the organization, I’ll be happy. — Kawhi Leonard
If one of our players gets his second foul in the first half, then he must come out of the game and not re-enter until the second half. To play defense and not foul is an art that must be mastered if you are going to be successful. — Chuck Daly
Basketball Quotes
Mental Toughness is doing the right thing for the team when it's not the best thing for you. — Bill Belichick
You can't measure success if you have never failed. My father has taught me that if you really do want to reach your goals, you can't spend any time worrying about whether you're going to win or lose. Focus only on getting better. — Steffi Graf
Success is not an accident, success is actually a choice. — Stephen Curry
Everything happens for a reason, and everything has a story, and if you take time to realise what your dream is and what you really want in life... whether it's sports, whether it's in other fields, you have to realise that there's always work to do. — Stephen Curry
None of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows. — Colin Powell
What I tell people is be the best version of yourself in anything that you do. You don't have to live anybody else's story. — Stephen Curry
Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there. — Stevie Wonder
It's not about any one person. You've got to get over yourself and realize that it takes a group to get this thing done — Gregg Popovich
Good teams become great ones when the members trust each other enough to surrender the Me for the We. — Phil Jackson
Whatever pressure I feel all comes from me, from within. I always was that person who was hard on myself and challenged myself no matter what I was doing, whether it was passing third grade or playing basketball. — Kendrick Lamar
Basketball Player Quotes
I'm never satisfied. I'm always trying to get better and learn from my mistakes. — Russell Westbrook
I can't make every decision for you. I don't have 14 timeouts. You guys got to get together and talk — Gregg Popovich
Deep down, your players must know you care about them. This is the most important thing. I could never get away with what I do if the players feel I didn't care for them. They know, in the long run, I'm in their corner. — Bo Schembechler
How good can we expect to be if our best player is not our best teammate — Brad Stevens
Talent is never enough. With few exceptions the best players are the hardest workers. — Magic Johnson
A good coach will make his players see what they can be rather than what they are. — Ara Parseghian
You're always going to face criticism, you're always going to face challenges, but those things are there to make you stronger and more committed. — David Robinson
What distinguishes a great player is his presence. When he goes on to the court, his presence dominates the atmosphere. — Bill Russell
One of the hardest things for a ball player to do is to accept his role — Scottie Pippen
On good teams coaches hold players accountable, on great teams players hold players accountable — Joe Dumars
Basketball Team Quotes
There's a misconception about teamwork. Teamwork is the ability to have different thoughts about things; it's the ability to argue and stand up and say loud and strong what you feel. But in the end, it's also the ability to adjust to what is the best for the team. — Tom Landry
We believe in people executing their role and caring about the team more than anything individually — Gregg Popovich
If what you have done yesterday still looks big to you. You haven't done much today. — Mikhail Gorbachev
It's not just about working hard, it's about working together. You have to care more about the team than you do about yourself — John Calipari
The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot. — Bill Russell
A team divided against itself can break down at any moment. The least bit of pressure or adversity will crack it apart — Bill Parcells
The most important thing in coaching is communication. It's not what you say as much as what they absorb. — Red Auerbach
The more honor and self-respect among players, the greater the team. — Frosty Westering
Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team. — Scottie Pippen
Basketball Coach Quotes
Coaching is making men do what they don't want, so they can become what they want to be — Tom Landry
Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them-a desire, a dream, a vision. — Muhammad Ali
There are only two options regarding commitment; you’re either in or you’re out. — Pat Riley
Pressure is something you feel when you do not know what you are doing. — Chuck Noll
Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise — Michael Jordan
Work hard, stay focused and surround yourself with good people. — Tom Osborne
To do the right thing at the right season is a great art. — Helio Gracie
What to do with a mistake: recognize it, admit it, learn from it, forget it. — Dean Smith
Hard work is not punishment. Hard work is the price of admission for the opportunity to reach sustained excellence — Jay Bilas
You must have respect, which is a part of love, for those under your supervision. Then they will do what you ask and more. — John Wooden
Great Basketball Quotes
Commitment separates those who live their dreams from those who live their lives regretting the opportunities they have squandered. — Bill Russell
If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it. — Michael Jordan
I asked them if it wasn't too much trouble, if I wasn't being too pushy, if they could execute what we were trying to do. And if it didn't make them too angry, if they also wanted to play some defense on the other end, that would be great. — Gregg Popovich
The stats win nothing. I'm still sexy. I'm still great. — Shaquille O'Neal
Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character. — William Arthur Ward
The secret is to have eight great players and four others who will cheer like crazy. — Jerry Tarkanian
I played in Joe Louis in a playoff game. I played there when the roof caved in for half a season. The facility is great for basketball because it goes straight up, so you feel like the fans are on top of you. — Bill Laimbeer
Winning is about having the whole team on the same page. — Bill Walton
Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success. — Pablo Picasso
A lot of guys go through their whole careers and don't win a championship, but are still great coaches. — Chuck Daly
Awesome Basketball Quotes
Wisdom is always an overmatch for strength. — Phil Jackson
Meadowlark was the most sensational, awesome, incredible basketball player I've ever seen. — Wilt Chamberlain
Being a professional is doing the things you love to do, on the days you don't feel like doing them. — Julius Erving
A guy who gives you less than what he has to give is, one, telling you what he thinks of you, and two, telling you what he thinks of himself. — Pete Carril
We try to stress the little things because little things lead to big things. — Steve Alford
Systems win! Believe in your system, and then sell it to your players. — Billy Donovan
It's what you get from games you lose that is extremely important. — Pat Riley
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.' — David Halberstam
Why don't they allow professional wrestling at the Olympics? They allow pro basketball players and hockey players. Olympic pro wrestling would be awesome. The team from Mexico could wear those Mr. X masks. The French wrestler could hit his opponent with a baguette. Or perhaps just surrender. — Craig Ferguson
Good Basketball Quotes
You can practice shooting eight hours a day, but if your technique is wrong, then all you become is very good at shooting the wrong way. Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise. — Michael Jordan
I do a little sign on the court every time i make a shot or a good pass and i pound my chest and point to the sky - it symbolizes that i have a heart for God. It’s something that my mom and I came up with in college and I do it every time I step on the floor as a reminder of who i’m playing for. — Stephen Curry
I've never been afraid of big moments. I get butterflies.. I get nervous and anxious, but I think those are all good signs that I'm ready for the moment. — Stephen Curry
When we're playing a good scoring center, we tell our team that it is not our defensive man's job to stop the center. It's the responsibility of our perimeter people to stop the ball from going inside. — Bobby Knight
Magic Johnson, former basketball player, may run for mayor of L.A. in the next election. Remember the good 'ol days when only qualified people ran for office like actors and professional wrestlers. — Jay Leno
Good people are happy when something good happens to someone else. — Dean Smith
Recognize and reward players who put the team first, not just the gifted ones. — Don Meyer
Criticize on defense and encourage on offense. — John Brady
Working hard is one thing, but working hard with purpose is what separates the good from the great — Thad Matta
Teams that play together beat those with superior players who play more as individuals. — Jack Ramsay
Basketball Training Quotes
Great players are willing to give up their own personal achievement for the achievement of the group. It enhances everybody. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. — Michael Jordan
Everyone wants to win, but not everyone is willing to prepare to win. — Bobby Knight
I only weigh 220, so I have to do something to keep from being tossed around by all the guys who weigh 250 and more. I train hard, but I don't try to get too big. — Dennis Rodman
I run in the morning, lift weights in the afternoon, basketball training at night, and then lift weights again at night. — Lil' Romeo
I know, basketball is a dance. I didn't understand the significance of that type of training at first. I was supposed to read poems. — Dirk Nowitzki
Basketball Life Quotes
I love playing basketball because you could be having a rough day in your life, and while you're on the court it gives you a clear mind. I'm not worried about anything. I'm there just playing freely and I go out there all and I have fun. — Derrick Rose
We should do three things every day of our life. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is to think, we should spend some time in thought. And, number three is you should have your emotions moved to tears. — Jim Valvano
Doesn't matter where you come from, what you have or don't have... All you need to have is faith in God, an undying passion for what you do and what you choose to do in this life, and a relentless drive and the will to do whatever it takes to be successful in whatever you put your mind to. — Stephen Curry
In life, winning and losing will both happen. What is never acceptable is quitting. — Magic Johnson
I believe that the measure of a person's life is the affect they have on others. — Steve Nash
First off, I'd like to thank God for changing my life. It let me really realize what life is all about. Basketball is just a platform for me to inspire people, and I realize that. — Kevin Durant
A leader's job is to develop committed followers. Bad leaders destroy their followers' sense of commitment. — Dean Smith
I always say to my guys, 'The most important day of your life is today. This very minute is the most important of you life. You must win this minute. You must win this day. And tomorrow will take care of itself. — John Chaney
The number one problem that keeps people from winning in the United States today is lack of belief in themselves. — Arthur L. Williams, Jr.
If you do the work you get rewarded. There are no shortcuts in life. — Michael Jordan
When I played basketball, I spent hours On the court practicing. When i became a body-builder, I was in the gym all the time. Like most beginners, I didn't really know what I was doing, but the more I did it, the more I loved it. I guess you could say I was a gym rat. Seeing my body change made me come back for more. — Phil Heath
I am aware that most people only see me as Shaq... the guy on the court. But there is another side to who I am, Shaquille O'Neal. And Shaquille O'Neal wants to explore every part of life. He wants the opportunity to pursue all of his desires. That includes being a part of the music industry as an MC. Music is and will always be a part of who I am. — Shaquille O'Neal
The more things we can get kids to do correctly off the court, the more they will do correctly on the court. — Mike Jarvis
I'm not comfortable being preachy, but more people need to start spending as much time in the library as they do on the basketball court. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
It's a really weird mindset to kind of try to take my mentality on the basketball court and bring it here on to the golf course. I don't want to have too high of expectations on, like, each hole, just try to enjoy the process, but hopefully get out to a good start tomorrow and be in the conversation and see what happens. — Stephen Curry
When I step on that basketball court, I'm thinking about basketball, I'm thinking about winning - but there's so much that goes into thought about how I'm going to open this game up to others. It's so much more than just basketball. — Carmelo Anthony
You've got to have fun on the court. If you ain't having fun, then basketball ain't fun. — Carmelo Anthony
When I was young, I was sold on winning. I was always serious on the court. As I got older, I realized that it was just a basketball game. Just go out there and have fun. — Carmelo Anthony
My first ballet class was on a basketball court. I'm in my gym clothes and my socks trying to do this thing called ballet. — Misty Copeland
Just because I had a good game doesn't change who I am,
my identity is in Christ and not in basketball, I love playing basketball and it's my job but at the same time I recognize that I'm a sinner and that's not gonna change regardless of how well I play on the court — Jeremy Lin
My mom always tells me that... Nobody is going to remember you for the great basketball player you are but they will remember you for the character you have off the court and how many lives you're changed. — Isaiah Austin
One thing you gotta know about Roy. The way I always saw myself, is I'm just like you. In the ring, I have a gift...That gift ain't on the basketball court. That gift ain't at home. You understand me? That gift is in the ring. — Roy Jones Jr.
Each time I step on the basketball court, I never know what will happen. I live for the moment. I play for the moment. — Michael Jordan
I'm not paid to be a role model. I'm paid to wreak havoc on the basketball court. — Sayings
Let me go back to a comfortable analogy for me - sports... basketball. I use it because you're naive if you don't see the national full-court press picking away right now: A good point guard drives through a full court press, protecting the ball, keeping her eye on the basket... and she knows exactly when to pass the ball so that the team can WIN. — Sarah Palin
One-and-done is the most damaging thing in college basketball. It brings money into the college game, because it kickstarts the bidding war. When you know a kid can't turn pro and is going to go to school for one year and then go pro, that's when you see everyone going to games and courting players. — Sonny Vaccaro
When you get to that level, it's not a matter of talent anymore - because all the players are so talented - it's about preparation, about playing smart and making good decisions. If I don't believe it, then they don't need me on the court. I've just got to believe that in my heart. — Allen Iverson
I just do what I got to do and go out and be myself, on and off the court, and take care of my obligations. That's generally your own destiny-knowing what you have to take care of. — LeBron James
The basketball court for me, during a game, is the most peaceful place I can imagine. On the basketball court, I worry about nothing. When I'm out there, no one can bother me. — Michael Jordan
Every little kid that steps on the court or the field has aspirations to go pro. I think being a pro basketball player is the best job. The thing I had to realize was that I can't do every dream that I have. — Brian McKnight
Michael Jordan once said that the most peaceful moments of his life were on a basketball court, because that's the only place he knew exactly what to do. And to me the most peaceful moments in my ministry are in the pulpit because that's when I really know what I'm going to do. — Max Lucado
My opinion about basketball, the way I was taught, was when you step on the court, you play to win. — Larry Bird
I expect us to be good; very good. I expect us to first and foremost be better than we were last year and get back to having this franchise as one of the premier franchises on and off the court, and I think we have the opportunity to do that this upcoming season. I really believe that. — Grant Hill
Stand up for your players. Show them you care on and off the court. — Red Auerbach
Sometimes on the basketball court or on the football field, you enter this place called 'The Zone.' You're not supposed to acknowledge when you're in 'The Zone,' but when you are, you simply cannot be stopped. — Victor Cruz
I can see well enough on the 28-meter basketball court. — Yao Ming
There's so much that I want to do. I feel like I'm the Magic Johnson of rap. You know, Magic was great on the basketball court, but he's bigger as a businessman. — Snoop Dogg
For me this was never a money issue, it was about being rich in your heart. To come home, and to be in the place where your dream first started, 15 minutes away from where my grandfather built my first basketball court, is a dream come true. — Baron Davis
Basketball is a full court game, so every drill must be done full court. — Bobby Knight
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. — Allen Iverson
What I know is that if you're going to play half-court, you'd better have the greatest executioners of half-court basketball. If you run, you test the stamina and willpower of the other team. That's what I learned as a player. — Tom Heinsohn
The chances of there being transmissibility by blood to blood contact on a basketball court is so infinitesimally small that it is something that shouldn't influence a decision whether someone would come back or not. — Anthony S. Fauci
I've been called worse on the basketball court. — Sayings
Just fundamental things - I played guard and I played forward, so you get into a position where you are pivoting out on the court. — Oscar Robertson
Well, I work out three to four times a week, in a gym, which - thank God - is right in my building here in New York City. It's in the Reebok building, and it's got every kind of weightlifting equipment you can imagine, spread out over six floors, plus basketball courts and everything else. And because it's right in the building, there's no excuse. — Regis Philbin
The Black Mamba collection of watches is me: It is my alter ego, so to speak. As I mentioned before, it is sharp, cutting edge and sleek which are characteristics I try to apply when I'm out there on the basketball court. — Kobe Bryant
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