Quotes About Basketball

I had always wanted to see Europe, and what better way to see it than to spend a year there playing basketball?

I was getting up in the morning and betting on Lithuanian under-20 basketball matches.

I guess the triple-double is a big deal in the States. For me, it's not.

He helped my career, helped me basketball-wise and every other way. I'm a big fan of Thibs.

I'm a big fan of Marcus Smart.

The fans really know basketball in Sacramento. They knew when we really needed their support and they were a big part of our success here.

The rim is looking bigger and bigger every game.

The NBA is the biggest dream of basketball players, and I'm no different.

It was a blessing just to play one NBA basketball game.

I shoot all kinds of shots. I just don't stay on the block and do layups and dunks when I'm in the gym by myself.

Sometimes, I see the guys driving and they don't even look at the rim, they just dribble out so it's as good as a block or even better because I'm kind of laughing when I see that. That's what it's about.

I've been learning when to block shots against who I'm playing. I'm not just going to leave a shooter to go block shots.

Being quick off the ground helps you block shots.

I'm always trying to block shots.

You've gotta play a head game; especially blocking shots, you've gotta make it hard. You're playing against the best of the best: they're not gonna go straight to the basket, do a layup. You've gotta lure them into some shots.

I'm utilized for playing defense, blocking shots and getting rebounds.

I always wanted to play in Europe for a long time. They move the ball, and they move bodies, and that's what I like doing.

Every time I catch the ball, I'm seeing a lot of bodies. The key for me is not to force.

I can tell by body language who wants a shot and who's going to make it and who's going to take a bad shot.

I love basketball and I love playing it, but there will be a stage in my career when I have to hang the basketball boots up, which is why I'm more than happy to have my culture with me.

My time in Boston was great.

I want to be the No. 1 pick really bad. It's been a dream of mine since I was a little kid, and I feel like I would fit well in Boston.

I'm obviously very grateful to play for a sports organization like the Boston Celtics.

When I was in Boston, I averaged 14 a game.