Wonson Nba Quotes

I don't have the first clue who he is talking about, because all I worry about is Jerome. ~ Jerome James

The NBA is not for everybody. And looking from the outside in like I did last year, it seems so easy from just watching, but on the court it is a whole different level. ~ Dwight Howard

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. ~ LeBron James

I wanted to be a football player. Football is a sport that I love, but the more I started playing basketball, the more I started dreaming of playing in the NBA. ~ Dwyane Wade

Every NBA player, every athlete, I think once you get to this level in life, whether you have kids or you're about to have kids, understands that this is so much bigger than this sport. ~ Allan Houston

Everybody has talent, but ability takes hard work. ~ Michael Jordan

Don't get me wrong - I love Jason Kidd. He's a great point guard (But) how am I comparing myself to him when I think I'm the best point guard to play basketball? That doesn't make any sense. I mean, how can I sit here and compare myself to somebody if I already think I'm the best?I'm telling you what it is: I know I'm the best point guard in the NBA. I don't need anybody else to tell me that. When I go on the basketball court, if I think about what you're all saying, I'll lose my mind. ~ Stephon Marbury

Boston is a very proud franchise. The NBA misses them when they are not in the mix. They, along with teams like the Knicks and 76ers are a big part of the heart, soul and history of the league. ~ Doug Collins

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

Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference. ~ John Wooden

This city, All they want us to be is ourselves. You love us how we are. We're all a work in progress as men, And you still love us. And I thank you so much for embracing us. ~ Kevin Durant

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

I never think about missing a free throw. All that goes through my mind when I'm at the line is seeing the ball go through the bottom of the net. ~ Brad Daugherty

They are that same group, but I've got my own rivalristic problems. Is that a word, rivalristic? I've got my own rivalristic problems in the Eastern Conference. ~ Shaquille O'Neal

The accomplishments in college and even in the pros are more in my mind because you constantly see Duke on TV during basketball season. You constantly see the NBA. ~ Grant Hill

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. ~ Gregg Popovich

My hands are huge. When I was on 'Scrubs,' Zach Braff used to make fun of them all the time. And now I made some list. I guess Jennifer Garner is on the top of the list for best hands and I'm fourth down. But that's for people who really like an NBA star's hands. ~ Eliza Coupe

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

This ain't the Girl Scouts. This ain't the Boy Scouts. This is the NBA. ~ Kevin Garnett

Promise to think only the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best from yourself and others. ~ John Wooden

We didn't see [the NBA lockout] as a victory at all. It was far from what we set it out to accomplish in bargaining, but I thought it was a fair compromise. ~ Adam Silver

We looked like a team at both ends of the court. ~ Mike Dunlap

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

Why aren't the Nets playing in Newark? ~ Shaquille O'Neal

I'm passionate about coaching and being able to mentor young men in a lot of different ways. I think it's good to be able to do what you love to do. It's been in me since the beginning. I was telling my college coach what to do and he trusted me. When I got into the NBA, I started having conversations with coaches. (Coach Gregg) Popp(avich) brought a lot out in me. Coach (Don) Nelson gave me an incredible opportunity to spend some time with him and he molded me but at the same time allowed me to be myself. ~ Avery Johnson

There has never been a great 'silent' defense ~ Del Harris

Because of the makeup of the NBA, it cannot afford for the public to turn on them. ~ Julius Erving

The way I dress, I dress totally different than I did when I was in college. I have to - try to - look professional. You change a lot when you are in the NBA, but I know where I came from. ~ Derrick Rose

I've always played 'NBA Live' since I was a kid, so to be on the cover is a blessing. ~ Dwight Howard

The NBA is a culture shock for college kids, and even more so for kids from another country. The NBA is a unique environment, so there is going to be transition for any young kid, but I think coming from another country and culture is even harder. It does take a special toughness and confidence to deal with that, especially since a lot of times you don't play a lot as a young player. ~ Austin Ainge

Now, if you're an NBA fan, you know what Vince Carter did. I came up with a line about him: 'Half-man, half-amazing.' ~ Shaquille O'Neal

You have to lose yourself in the team and you have to lose yourself in the game ~ John Calipari

Every time I feel tired while I am exercising and training, I close my eyes to see that picture, to see that list with my name. This usually motivates me to work again. ~ Michael Jordan