Basketball is one of the most entertaining games to watch and play. There are many great players and coaches in the world and some of them are very inspiring.
Here are some of the most inspirational basketball quotes by famous players and coaches.
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan is arguably the best basketball player to ever play the game. He won 6 NBA championship rings while playing for the Chicago Bulls and multiple MVP trophies as well as scoring titles.
If nobody will help you, do it alone
Michael Jordan
Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo is one of the best scorers the NBA has ever seen. However, he is labeled as a "selfish" player most of his career. Having said that, Carmelo Anthony is the current USA Basketball all time scoring, rebounding, and games played leader.
Nobody should expect more of you than you expect of yourself
Carmelo Anthony
Kareen Abdul-Jabbar
Kareen Abdul-Jabbar is famous for his unblockable "skyhook." He scores the most points in NBA history with 38,387 (24.6 ppg).
You can't win unless you learn how to lose
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Allen Iverson
Allen Iverson was the first overall pick in 1996 NBA draft and arguably one of the best "small" players to ever play. He scored 24,368 points during his 14-season career, won one MVP trophy, and four scoring titles. He was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 2016.
When you're not practicing, someone else is getting better
Allen Iversonsm
Lebron James
Lebron James came to the NBA as an 18-year-old kid from St. Vincent - St. Mary High School and won Rookie of the Year award. Currently, he is a three-time NBA champion and considered one of the best players that the game has ever seen.
Don't be afraid of failure. This is the way to succeed
Lebron James
Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant drew a lot of criticism when he decided to join the Golden State Warriors "super team" after he lost a 3-1 lead in the Conference Final. He won his first title the very next season fairly easily, losing only 1 game in the Playoffs.
It's hard to play well but it's easy to work hard
Kevin Durant
Chris Paul
Chris Paul is one of the highest paid athletes in the NBA for good reason. He is a seven-time First Team All-Defensive Team and currently has the most Playoffs steal per game record at 2.2 per.
Keep practicing. Never let anyone tell you're too small or too slow
Chris Paul
Tim Duncan
Tim Duncan is arguably the best power forward that has ever played in the NBA. Unlike Carmelo Anthony, he is labeled very unselfish during his 19-year career. Tim won five NBA titles with the Spurs under a superb coach Gregg Popovich.
Never let it rest until your good is better and your better is best.
Tim Duncan
Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry has multiple records to his name in 3-point categories. The list is literally too long to mention here. However, you can learn about them here: Steph Curry 3-point records.
What you do speaks louder than what you say
Stephen Curry
Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook is an absolute NBA star. He holds the record of most triple-double in a single NBA season with 42. Moreover, he is also the only 2 players who ever finished an NBA season with double-digit points, assists, and rebounds (Oscar Robertson).
Russell WestbrookEvery day when I get on the floor I give it my all and play because you never know what tomorrow holds
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant is the closest player to Michael Jordan we have ever seen. That means he is very close to being the best player in the history of basketball. During his 20-year illustrious NBA career, Kobe won five titles all with the Los Angeles Lakers.
If you're afraid to fail, then probably you're going to fail
Kobe Bryant
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