Quotes about the Basketball World Cup 2023

You guys are better people than players - that means a lot!

Gordon Herbert - September 2023, about Germany winning the World Cup

I love the Philippines. But they need better beer!

Gordon Herbert - September 2023, about Germany winning the World Cup

It's a special group with a lot of special players, but even better human beings.

Gordon Herbert - September 2023, nach Sieg gegen USA

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For as long as you are on the Philippines and you are a human being, and can carry the virus, get vaccinated! You choose: vaccine or I will have you jailed.

Rodrigo Duterte - June 2021

Philippines

The divine flame of thought is inextinguishable in the Filipino people, and somehow or other it will shine forth and compel recognition. It is impossible to brutalize the inhabitants of the Philippines!

Jose Rizal

Philippines

The government that governs from afar absolutely requires that the truth and the facts reach its knowledge by every possible channel, so that it may weigh and estimate them better, and this need increases when a country like the Philippines is concerned, where the inhabitants speak and complain in a language unknown to the authorities.

Jose Rizal

Philippines

Raymond: "Here are two pictures. One is your locker, the other is a garbage dump in the Philippines. Can you tell which is which?"
Jacob: "That one's the dump?"
Raymond: "They're both your locker!"

Captain Raymond Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Season 1 Episode 2

Philippines

Walk until the darkness is a memory, and you become the sun on the next traveler's horizon.

Kobe Bryant in Training Camp

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

Sabrina Ionescu

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

Racism 2020 Death of George Floyd

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.

Michael Jordan in The Last Dance - Episode 10

Chicago Bulls

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

German friends that come visit always buy jerseys. I say, "hold on let me get a sharpie", and they say, "oh no. That's ok. This is actually Luka's. Do you mind getting it signed?"

Dirk Nowitzki - April 2022

Dallas Mavericks

It's a great run, we'd had a wonderful time. Good Team. Time to go.

Phil Jackson in The Last Dance - Episode 10

Walking & Going

There are certain sports figures who become a larger cultural force. Michael Jordan and the Bulls changed the culture.

Barack Obama in The Last Dance - Episode 10

Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls

You're only concerned if you know you don't have it. We have it.

LeBron James - Olympia 2012 - nach Vorrundenspiel gegen Argentinien

Doubt

We cancelling sporting events, school, office work, etc etc. What we really need to cancel is 2020! Damn it's been a rough 3 months. God bless and stay safe.

LeBron James - March 2020

2020

I think it's just God disguised as Michael Jordan.

Larry Bird in The Last Dance

Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls

Yes, I think the '96 Bulls are the greatest of all time. I think the 72-10 record speaks for itself and the fact that we were able to cap it off with a championship.

Scottie Pippen in The Last Dance

Chicago Bulls

I learned a lot I wouldn't have learned roaming the streets of Dallas.

Dennis Rodman

Dallas

I felt like calling attention to AIDS. I had the AIDS ribbon colored into my hair during the playoffs in '95.

Dennis Rodman

Aids & HIV

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'm not worried about facing the Sacramento Queens. Write it down. Take a picture. I'm not going to talk about this all year. When I get back, there's going to be trouble.

Shaquille O'Neal

Sacramento Kings

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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Basketball

If you are going to do something, you have to do it for yourself, and that's what I try to do. I try to be authentic and try to be original, so that's what I try to be. A lot of people try to build big brands but have received bad advice, and they don't try to be authentic and real with themselves.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

I learn from my mistakes. I did something stupid, and I'm just looking forward to the future.

Derrick Rose - after being caught speeding

I'm truly blessed. Everything has just been like a dream come true. This just tops it off - I'm playing at the highest level of basketball and it's in my hometown. I really can't believe it right now.

Derrick Rose - after being the #1 draft to the Chicago Bulls (2008)

Chicago Bulls

Sky is the limit for her and what she can do on the court, in terms of her impact in the game but also the court as well... It's been fun to watch her journey.

Stephen Curry - February 2024

Sabrina Ionescu

Basketball isn't just a sport. It is an art, one that must be mastered to succeed.

Stephen Curry

Basketball Golden State Warriors

It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.

John Wooden

Small Things

Young people need models, not critics.

John Wooden

Upbringing Role Models

If I had to choose between my wife & keeping Luka on the Mavs, catch me at my lawyer's office prepping for a divorce.

Mark Cuban - 2020

Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic

This kid Luka is having some start to the season... let's go Mavs!

Dirk Nowitzki - November 2019

Dallas Mavericks

I'm not a role model... Just because I dunk a basketball doesn't mean I should raise your kids.

Charles Barkley

Basketball Role Models

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