Famous Quotes & Sayings

Tony Dorsett

I was pretty hot-tempered all through school. I remember my high school basketball coach telling me: 'Boy, if you don't learn to control that temper, you're gonna kill somebody.'

Tony Dungy

I've always tried to coach people the way I would like to be coached; positively and encouragingly rather than with criticism and fear ... I've tried to be as fair as possible.

Tommy Lasorda

The gym teacher's name was Mr. Caruso. Mr. Caruso did not speak English. He spoke 'Gym.' One day I was playing basketball and Mr. Caruso told me I would have to get an athletic supporter. He didn't express himself exactly that way, though. He said, 'Hey, you, one day you're gonna go up for a rebound and the family jewels aren't gonna go with ya.' I had no idea what he was talking about. Next day I showed up for practice without my watch and my mezuzah. He said, 'Did ya take care of the family jewels?' I said, 'I left 'em in my locker.' Took us a half hour to revive Mr. Caruso.

Tommy Lasorda

Managing is like holding a dove in your hand. Squeeze too hard and you kill it; not hard enough and it flies away.

Steve Nash

The fans in Dallas were hard on me my first year, but after having a great year last year they are now supporting me. It feels great to have my hard work pay off, especially when the fans made it hard for me.

Steve Nash

I think it was wishful thinking of me to dream of being an NBA player. And once I made the NBA I dreamed of being an All-Star, but I never dreamed of being an MVP.

Steve Nash

I have to say I've worked very few days of my life. I used to have to cut the lawn, and when I was in junior high school, I worked at a concession stand at a stadium.

Steve Nash

Besides P.E., geography was my best class in high school. I was in this gifted class when I was younger, and it was wicked!

Steve Nash

I am thrilled to be an Olympian, and I think that although we will be underdogs we can beat many teams and will be a surprise in Sydney.

Steve Nash

I don't think coaches should have to wear mic's. It is an invasion of privacy. We are trying to accomplish things, and wearing microphones may hinder development by straining the nature of relationships coaches and players have.

Steve Nash

The crowd gives us so much energy and we are able to really feed off of it. Hitting those shots and having the crowd go crazy helps boost our confidence. We love our fans.

Steve Nash

It's important for us, if we're going to be a good team, to be a good defensive team in the fourth quarter.

Steve Nash

What happened in the past is just that, the past. Champion or not.

Steve Nash

I am not too accusatorial or defensive by nature. I have always been kind of philosophical about it, remembering that it is just a game. People take these things too seriously.

Steve Nash

I love basketball and I'm committed to it, but if I have to lock up my spirit because of basketball, it ain't worth it.

Steve Nash

It feels great to have my hard work pay off, especially when the fans made it hard for me.

Steve Nash

I have definitely gone through my ups and downs and faced my adversity and my nay-sayers, but managed to do all right. It is a pretty classic tale.

Steve Nash

You should be able to voice your opinion and respect the voice of the other side. You should be willing to educate yourself and know what it is you're dealing with.

Steve Nash

I think it's important that people stand up for what they believe in. It's important that people discuss things.

Steve Nash

The pick and roll is more about bodies and eyes then speed and being fast

Steve Nash

You should always want your coach to be critical. It gives you an opportunity to learn and to overcome adversity

Steve Nash

I know the strengths and weaknesses of my teammates. I make my passing decisions accordingly

Steve Nash

The NBA has the best point guards in the world, so it is important that I come ready to play every night.

Steve Nash

My best move is probably my pull up jump shot.

Steve Nash

I learned at a young age to dribble with both hands, and that allows me to be more creative when I go against bigger and stronger opponents.

Steve Nash

I believe that the measure of a person's life is the affect they have on others.

Steve Nash

I lick my fingers because I don't like when my hands get slick. Licking my fingers helps me keep a good grip on the ball.

Steve Nash

Basketball isn't as popular in Canada as it is in the US. Hockey is by far the most popular sport in Canada.

Steve Nash

My closest friends in the league are Dirk Nowitzki and Rex Chapman. Although I think Michael Finley and I will be friends forever.

Steve Nash

That's the key to our team. We have so many weapons. You can just pick your poison.

Steve Nash

The toughest opponents to defend are Iverson, Marbury and Payton. They are all very talented and can shoot at anytime from anywhere.

Steve Nash

We love playing together and we love adversity. You know, back-to-back, the two best teams in the East.

Steve Nash

We play a different style than other teams. It's effective, but different. We run the floor, block shots and create turnovers.