Quotes About Athleticism

The key word is 'control.' I have to get to the point where I can do it like Magic does. That means penetrating, scoring more, taking over on offense once in a while, increasing my range on the outside shot to open things up for the drive.

Ronaldo can score every type of goal. He can use both feet, his head, take free kicks, finish from close range or outside the box. He has everything.

I have good genes, and I also do lots of exercises.

I take the sporting genes from my dad.

Germany are extremely fast and strong.

Clemens, Seaver, Gibson, Maddux - I just don't see myself in that category. I'm flattered that maybe it's debatable at this point.

The Rock had the amazing athletic abilities that few people are gifted with, but he also had the burning desire to be the best, and none of that can be denied.

I really don't believe in being 'gifted.' I really think what you put in is what you get. People say, 'Oh, this guy is so athletic and so naturally talented,' well think about it. He's been doing martial arts since the age of 4 or whatever.

I'm a naturally gifted left-footed footballer.

It's nice to actually look done-up, because people see a different side of me, the more girly side. Obviously, I can't do that with cycling. I can't go with nice girly hair and full make-up.

In Germany, Jens Lehmann was a model style for a German goalkeeper.

Alisson is an excellent goalkeeper.

As a goalkeeper, you have games where you're really exhausted afterwards, even though you didn't run as much.

As a goalkeeper it's so important to be in the right position to come and clear those through balls, to make those right decisions.

As far as my athletic ability, I can pretty much do it all. You can put me at linebacker and I'll do a good job.

To be a striker you need to be in good shape.

I'm working out every day. I'm in very good shape.

I was always in good shape.

When people say to me, 'You're like the Anna Kournikova who wins,' I definitely take it as a compliment, because she's quite gorgeous.

No, but I remember going out to Las Vegas while playing AAU for a team from Wisconsin. I'd heard about this LeBron James guy. We went to the gym to watch his team, and I was very impressed at how big and athletic he was even at that age.

Lefty Grove could throw a lamb chop past a wolf.

Being a thicker post player, and being someone who grew up with self-confidence issues, it's pretty empowering that I've been chosen as this figurehead of basketball in my sport.

I'm proud of my thighs because they've gotten me to where I am today and give me the power that I have to play my best.

I was always a thin kid; I was an athlete.