When I lose the sense of motivation and the sense to prove something as a basketball player, it's time for me to move away from the game. Michael Jordan
When I said I retired from basketball playing, I have retired. You will not see me play again. That is a promise. Karl Malone
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
When I was young, I had to learn the fundamentals of basketball. You can have all the physical ability in the world, but you still have to know the fundamentals. Michael Jordan
When I watch kids play basketball, they don't know how to think the game. They know what it should look like, but they don't know why. Lisa Leslie
When people ask me what I miss most about the game, it's being in the locker room and getting to know the guys. Back in those days, we had roommates. We had to talk basketball and that was a great way to understand the game itself and form those lasting relationships. Earl Monroe
You don't cut anywhere, don't pick down anywhere, don't double screen, no weak side picking. All these things that should happen in a game of basketball don't happen anymore. Oscar Robertson
You have to be wired a certain way to be a professional basketball player, and the way my body grew, something happened genetically that allowed me to become a lot more explosive. Jeremy Lin
You know I was a shy guy and people didn't know that and still don't know it today. I'm sure basketball brought my shyness out because of the fact that you have to do interviews, and that people are always talking to you in terms of the fans and everything. Magic Johnson
You know, I think more people should watch women's basketball. It'd do so much for the game.Kevin Durant
You know, I'm just 6'9" and 260. And just so happen to be very good at playing the game of basketball. LeBorn Jemes
You need a teaching coach who understands the game of basketball, not just some guy coming on the court talking about Xs and Os. Oscar Robertson