Famous Quotes & Sayings

Mary Meeker

I grew up believing that one person could make a difference. In Indiana, you saw that with basketball. The small town could beat the big town, like in the movie 'Hoosiers.' That is one of the things that attracts me to entrepreneurs.

Rick Riordan

On a basketball court, five players were in the middle of an intense game. They wore assortment of jerseys from different American teams, and they all seemed keen to win—grunting and snarling at each other, stealing the ball and pushing. Oh…and the players were all baboons.

Robert Altman

If you have a child who is seven feet tall, you don't cut off his head or his legs. You buy him a bigger bed and hope he plays basketball.

Rick Barry

When you think about what the odds are to have four boys to not only be able to follow in the footsteps in a basketball career but to also be good in the secondary career as far as the broadcasting, it's pretty remarkable.

Rick Barry

I was taught to play the game from a total team concept-to be able to do everything reasonably well and some things extraordinarily well. If I'm not shooting well, I'll try to be an asset in other ways-like defense, passing, rebounding, and hustle.

Tim McGraw

I coach my daughter's softball and basketball team. We go to all the school functions. We go out to eat at night and take the kids to the movies. We try to be as normal as we can.

Tiger Woods

Hockey is a sport for white men. Basketball is a sport for black men. Golf is a sport for white men dressed like black pimps.

Reggie Miller

I've always considered myself a crunch-time player. I just love having the ball in my hands. Everyone in the arena knows the ball is supposed to be in your hands and you still make it. It's the odds. I love the odds.

Tom Izzo

Today's society wants to skip the process. And I hate that

Tom Izzo

We want men here, not just players. Players are a dime a dozen

Tom Izzo

Discipline is the greatest form of love you can show someone. Great players crave discipline

Tom Izzo

We are in the trophy generation.Give them a trophy for 23rd place.That makes the parents happy

Tom Izzo

I haven't always recruited for the best talent. I've taken a few guys who would fit for different reasons. Leadership. Toughness

Tom Osborne

Have a spiritual basis which guides you in life. Have a philosophy of life to live by.

Tom Osborne

Know how to win and how to lose and be able to handle adversity.

Tom Osborne

Work hard, stay focused and surround yourself with good people.

Tom Heinsohn

If I was going to get beat up, I wanted to be indoors where it was warm.

Tom Heinsohn

What I know is that if you're going to play half-court, you'd better have the greatest executioners of half-court basketball. If you run, you test the stamina and willpower of the other team. That's what I learned as a player.

Tom Heinsohn

About the time you think you are getting to know the moves in this game, someone comes along and does everything but undress you on the basketball floor. Standing there under the basket with your hands cupped - and finding that you dont have the ball in them - is a great little old leveler.

Tom Heinsohn

In every game, there's three teams out there. There's the two basketball teams and the team of officials. If the two teams are evenly matched, it can come down to number of possessions. If one out-of-bounds call goes the wrong way, that can be the difference.

Tom Heinsohn

He was a terrific guy. It is a great loss to the sports world. Wilt Chamberlain had a special place in basketball history and he will be missed. We had many battles with Wilt. He was a fun guy to be around; he was a 'Gentle Giant.'

Tina Fey

I want every day to be the most boring news day ever. I want every day to be about spelling bee champions and baby basketball. It's better to have no comedy material than a horrific news day.

Tim Duncan

When our assists lead to baskets, that's us playing our best, and we begin knocking down shots.

Tim Duncan

When I'm away from basketball, I'm the biggest kid. I do a good job of keeping myself sane. But on the other hand, I'm more of a solitary guy, glad to be left alone.

Tim Duncan

Competition is great for everyone. Sports can teach you so much at an early age, including camaraderie and sportsmanship. Competition aspect is something I've always been big on - I always wanted to compete in something. It was swimming for many years, then I moved on to basketball. I had to find a way to channel my competitive energy, so I'm lucky that basketball worked out for me.

Tim Duncan

I'm surrounded by nothing but great people. I've been blessed with that, so really, I've got no choice but to be an all-around good person.

Tim Duncan

I don't usually set personal goals.

Tim Duncan

I would have loved to play against Bill Russell. He was such a force.

Tim Duncan

I know I'm the guy others will lean on.

Tim Duncan

They say I have no emotions, but I'm excited even if you can't see it.

Tim Duncan

I don't try to change myself to impress anybody. I'm just who I am.

Tim Duncan

I'm going to try to fit in where I can and play the way I can.

Tim Duncan

I've never gotten too high or too low. It only messes you up.