“I was aware of my success, but I never stopped trying to get better.”

Failure builds muscle, determination, and dreams.

The harder I prepare, the luckier I seem to get.

The basketball court for me, during a game, is the most peaceful place I can imagine. On the basketball court, I worry about nothing. When I’m out there, no one can bother me.

Authenticity is about being true to who you are, even when everyone around you wants you to be someone else

Commitment cannot be compromised by rewards.

Failure is acceptable. but not trying is a whole different ball park.

Don’t let them drag you down by rumors just go with what you believe in.

My father used to say that it’s never too late to do anything you wanted to do. And he said, ‘You never know what you can accomplish until you try.

Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.

My heroes are and were my parents. I can’t see having anyone else as my heroes.

All I knew is that I never wanted to be average.

Heart is what separates the good from the great.

Focus like a laser, not a flashlight.

Focus like a laser, not a flashlight.

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.

Failure gave me strength. Pain was my motivation.