“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.”

“Good players inspire themselves. Great players inspire others.”

“Success is no accident. It’s hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing.”

“Basketball doesn’t build character, it reveals it.”

“Champions keep playing until they get it right.”

“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.”

“Great players are willing to give up their own personal achievement for the achievement of the group.”

“It’s not about the shoes, it’s about what you do in them.”

“You can’t get much done in life if you only work on the days you feel good.”

“Hard work beats talent every time.”

“The best teams have chemistry. They communicate with each other and sacrifice personal glory for the common goal.”

“Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.”

“Basketball is like photography; if you don’t focus, all you have is the negative.”

“It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up.”

“Defense wins championships.”

“A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.”

“The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.”

“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.”

“Practice like you’ve never won. Perform like you’ve never lost.”

“Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.”

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.”

“You’ll never get better unless you face challenges.”

“Basketball is a beautiful game when the five players on the court play with one heartbeat.”

“Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way.”

“Success is built on consistency, hard work, and determination.”

“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.”

“Great players are made in the off-season.”

“Basketball is not just a sport; it’s a lifestyle, a mindset, and a dedication to excellence.”