The best Quotes about the Houston Rockets

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The best Quotes about the Houston Rockets

With the first pick in the 2002 NBA draft, the Houston Rockets select Yao Ming from Shanghai, China.

I've decided to become a member of the Houston Rockets. I feel it's the best place for me and I am excited about joining the Rockets and I'm looking forward to a great season. I want to thank the fans in Los Angeles and wish them the best.

Dwight Howard - July 2013

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Dante: "[seeing a Confederate flag] What? Are you serious?"
Lila: "Newsflash, we're in deep Texas."

Texas Chainsaw Massacre - 2022

The stars at night, are big and bright,
deep in the heart of Texas,
The prairie sky is wide and high,
deep in the heart of Texas.

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Of course, nobody I knew in East-Texas in 1989 cared about Newtonian Physics. The only Newtons they cared about were Wayne and Fig.

Sheldon Cooper in Young Sheldon - Season 1 Episode 1

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When a Texan gets knocked off a horse, he gets right back on. That is the second most important thing about bein' a Texan, right after thinkin' you're better than everybody else.

Sheldons Großmutter "Meemaw" in Young Sheldon - Season 4 Episode 8

"Did you grow up in Texas?"
Meemaw: "Took my first bath in a ten-gallon hat."

Sheldons Großmutter "Meemaw" in Young Sheldon - Season 2 Episode 13

Sheldon: "Texas, Oklahoma... what's the difference?"
Meemaw: "Hey, now, I think you might want to crack open your psychology textbook 'cause that there is crazy talk."

Sheldons Großmutter "Meemaw" in Young Sheldon - Season 2 Episode 9

Amy: "Lino's reinventing Thanksgiving."
Zora: "Oh, good. 'Cause if there's anything Texans love, it's different sh-t."

From Scratch - Season 1

Since you went away
I bet you missed your exit
And drove right on through the Lone Star state
There's a seat for you at the rodeo
And I've got every slow dance saved
Besides the Mexican food sucks north of here anyway

Bowling for Soup - Ohio (Come Back to Texas), Album: A Hangover You Don’t Deserve

In Texas, it's football. In Georgia, football. There's an appreciation from the average person about football more than anywhere else. And we have that for basketball in New York. And we'll always have that in New York.

Kenny Smith

Basketball American Football Texas Georgia

Lila: "So, Richter, why are you such a nihilist?"
Richter: "A what?"
Lila: "I mean, anyone who blasts diesel into the atmosphere like that, truly gives zero f-s about like anything."
Richter: "I'm a Texan. I don't like people telling me what to do. Especially smug, self-righteous, rich, city folk."

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In Texas, we practically come out of the womb in jeans.

Kelly Clarkson

Are you really a Texan? I mean, really? If I have a headache, I'd put bacon around an Aspirin before I take it.

RJ Scott

Football is to Texas what religion is to a priest.

American Football Texas

Don't mess with Texas!

Texas has long been known as the nation's largest energy producer, but we are equally proud of our distinction as the nation's leading energy innovator.

My American strength coach said he liked me better before I could speak English.

If we buy ivory it makes all of us killers as well.

I'm just one of the 1.3 billion Chinese.

Kobe's heart is as strong as his muscles.

Sometimes it can feel like there are a billion people on my shoulders.

Friendship first, competition second.

Sports teach you how to be quick. Injuries teach you how to slow down.

If you're going to learn a new language, you can't try to be perfect. You'll stop yourself from talking. You just have to let go.

You need a three? Give it to me!

Dwight Howard - 12/2012, after 2nd 3-pointer of his career

You don't have to be best friends as basketball players but I do believe in chemistry. I think it makes everything different if a team is really together and they're all on that same page.

Dwight Howard

My team in Orlando was a team full of people who nobody wanted, and I was the leader and I led that team with a smile on my face.

Dwight Howard

You can go back to teams like Detroit, the Bad Boys. Those guys had great chemistry, that's why they won.

Dwight Howard

Detroit Pistons

The toughest part for me is the city - the people. They've got burgers named after me in Orlando, they've got a Web site saying, "Please stay." I love the people in the city. I've literally sat on the bench with a towel on my head crying, because I feel the passion in the stands.

Dwight Howard

Orlando Orlando Magic

You go from high school, to the NBA, and you're thrown in the fire.

Dwight Howard

There's hasn't been a day in my life since I was 9 years old that I haven't touched a basketball or done something connected with basketball.

Kenny Smith

I'm always the neutral guy, man. I'm able to bring people together.

Kenny Smith

My high school coach used to tell me there's no correct way to shoot, that the only correct way was to get the ball into the basket.

Kenny Smith

I've played more park games than NBA games, and I had a 10-year NBA career.

Kenny Smith

I think that for me, as a UNC graduate, I value my education - I think everyone who's gone to that university values education.

Kenny Smith

North Carolina Charlotte

I don't think the Lakers could control Tony Parker's ability to get into the paint, so his health is the key for San Antonio.

Kenny Smith

San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker

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

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

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Not quite but I appreciated his hoops knowledge…

Dirk Nowitzki - December 2023

I love the Philippines. But they need better beer!

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

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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.

Michael Jordan in The Last Dance - Episode 10

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

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

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

Dennis Rodman

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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

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