The best Quotes by Allen Iverson

The best Quotes by Allen Iverson

Allen Ezail Iverson (born June 7, 1975) is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "the Answer", he played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) at both the shooting guard and point guard positions.

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I owe all of this to the guys I've played with and all the coaches that have helped me get to where I'm at right now. I'm honored to be here.
If that many people recognize how hard I go every night and what I put into my game, to make myself and my team better, it means a lot to mean. I'm fortunate; I'm blessed to be in the situation that I'm in right now.´
I don't wanna be Michael Jordan, I don't wanna be Bird or Isiah. I don't wanna be any of those guys. You know when my career is over, I wanna look in the mirror and say: "I did it my way!"
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Quotes about Allen Iverson

For me it's just amazing that I grew up watching Tim Duncan and KG and Kobe and Paul Pierce, Allen Iverson and all those guys and now it's like, "Man, I can't believe they actually got old." It's like they actually walked away. It's crazy to think about, but the game has to keep moving.

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Philadelphia, baby. You're gonna love it. Best sports fans in the world. Actually the worst, but that's what makes 'em the best.
Stanley Sugerman in Hustle
I stand with those who are calling out the ingrained racism and violence toward people of color in our country. We have had enough.
Michael Jordan - June 2020
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We went from a shitty team to one of the all-time best dynasties. All you needed was one little match to start that whole fire.
Tex Winter: "Are your shoes okay? I don't want you sliding all over the damn place out there."
Michael Jordan: "I'mma slide a ring on your hand tonight, Tex. That's all you need to know."
Phil, you let this dude [Dennis Rodman] go to vacation, we not gonna see him. You let him go to Vegas, we definitely not gonna see him.
I loved Kobe - he was like a little brother to me. Words can't describe the pain I'm feeling.
Michael Jordan - January 2020, about the death of Kobe Bryant
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Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.
I think it's just God disguised as Michael Jordan.
Push yourself again and again. Don't give an inch until the final buzzer sounds.
I've been around a while. I kinda know these things.
A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.
If all I'm remembered for is being a good basketball player, then I've done a bad job with the rest of my life.
To answer that question honestly, I'd have to lie to you.
It was important to me to believe, because if I don't believe, how can I expect them to believe?
My greatest gift that I have in life is basketball.
Walk until the darkness is a memory, and you become the sun on the next traveler's horizon.
Kobe Bryant in Training Camp
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There's a lot of players who, especially today, do all of these fancy ball handling drills and work on using a million different moves, none of which they'll be able to actually do in a game. It was refreshing to watch Sabrina play, who just thought the game at a different level.
Kobe Bryant - January 2020
There's no debate. Pau, when he retires, he will have his number in the rafters next to mine.
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If you're afraid to fail, then you're probably going to fail.
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If your dreams don't match your actions, you can either change your dreams or change your actions.
If you want to look good in front of thousands, you have to out work thousands in front of nobody.
Pressure is the single mom who is trying to scuffle and pay her rent. We get paid a lot of money to play a game. Don't get me wrong: there are challenges. But to call it pressure is almost an insult to regular people.
The time when there is no one there to feel sorry for you or to cheer for you is when a player is made.
I'm not going anywhere. You can print that wherever you want to. I'm here and I'm a Spur for life.
It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
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Being different isn't a bad thing. It means you're brave enough to be yourself.
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Walked into a restaurant yesterday and guy comes up and says: "Aren't you Rik Smits?"
Not quite but I appreciated his hoops knowledge…
Dirk Nowitzki - December 2023
You guys are better people than players - that means a lot!
Gordon Herbert - September 2023, about Germany winning the World Cup
It's a great run, we'd had a wonderful time. Good Team. Time to go.
You're only concerned if you know you don't have it. We have it.
LeBron James - Olympia 2012 - nach Vorrundenspiel gegen Argentinien
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I learned a lot I wouldn't have learned roaming the streets of Dallas.
My kids are older now. They're kinda upset with me. They're not really upset, but they don't understand. I tell them all the time: "We" ain't rich. "I'm" rich.
Shaquille O'Neal - October 2021
I want to become one of the best players, so if you want to be one the best, you have to elevate all aspects of your game.
I love the Philippines. But they need better beer!
Gordon Herbert - September 2023, about Germany winning the World Cup
There are certain sports figures who become a larger cultural force. Michael Jordan and the Bulls changed the culture.
If you see German soldiers, don't panic. They are here to help.
Donald Tusk (about German soldiers helping with floodings in Poland) - September 2024

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