The only thing I command is respect.
I love the gym; I love basketball. I'm really passionate about it.
All I do is sit at home and watch Netflix.
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You can leave Melbourne, but it will never leave you.
Melbourne is my type of city, much more so than Sydney.
They say money can't buy happiness. But it can book your flight to Melbourne - which is kinda the same.
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
As you guys might expect, this is my final home game, I put you guys on a heck of a ride with a lot of ups and downs in my career and you always supported me and I appreciate it.
I left Germany 20 years ago and I became a Texan.
Ten time all-star, 2007 league-MVP, 2011 finals-MVP.
One day soon we'll have a statue outside the AAC.
Without question, the greatest player in Maverick's history: Dirk Nowitzki.
One day soon we'll have a statue outside the AAC.
Without question, the greatest player in Maverick's history: Dirk Nowitzki.
Rick Carlisle (as coach for Dallas Mavericks) - NBA World Champion Ring Ceremony 2011
They're a veteran team that knows how to close out games and how to win basketball games. That's something that we can learn from.
Gordon Hayward - November 2015, after being defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Barney: "Your challenge is accepted Lil, there is no girl too pretty
For I am Barney Stinson, Player King of New York City."
Ted: "You can't anoint yourself the king, just like that jerk, LeBron."
Barney: "He left the Cavs three years ago. Bro, give it up, move on."
For I am Barney Stinson, Player King of New York City."
Ted: "You can't anoint yourself the king, just like that jerk, LeBron."
Barney: "He left the Cavs three years ago. Bro, give it up, move on."
Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother - Season 9 Episode 11
1You should never be surprised when someone treats you with respect, you should expect it.
I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
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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
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
1We 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
Walked into a restaurant yesterday and guy comes up and says: "Aren't you Rik Smits?"
Not quite but I appreciated his hoops knowledge…
Not quite but I appreciated his hoops knowledge…
Dirk Nowitzki - December 2023
I think the worst thing you can do as a shooter is to hesitate. You must keep believing the next one's going in.
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 great run, we'd had a wonderful time. Good Team. Time to go.
Phil Jackson in The Last Dance - Episode 10
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
You're only concerned if you know you don't have it. We have it.
LeBron James - Olympia 2012 - nach Vorrundenspiel gegen Argentinien
2We 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
1I learned a lot I wouldn't have learned roaming the streets of Dallas.
I felt like calling attention to AIDS. I had the AIDS ribbon colored into my hair during the playoffs in '95.
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.
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.
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.
I learn from my mistakes. I did something stupid, and I'm just looking forward to the future.
Derrick Rose - after being caught speeding
1I'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)
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