Michael Jordan

"I love my teammates, and I would do anything for them."

"Nothing is given. Everything is earned."

"I've never been afraid to fail. It's the only way you learn."

"The game requires perfect teamwork and trust."

"I'm not out there sweating for three hours every day just to find out what it feels like to sweat."

"Success comes from knowing that you gave your all for a goal that was worthy."

"I respect the game and the game respects me."

"In order to achieve greatness, you must first have the audacity to try."

"The space between your comfort zone and your dream is where your life expands."

"Dedication and hard work are what will carry you through."

"I've always felt it's not about the money. It's about respect and legacy."

"Winning a championship is about sacrifice and dedication."

"My father was my greatest teacher. He believed in honesty and hard work."

"You learn by playing, not by watching."

"I'm playing my game, and I'm going to play it my way."

"The beautiful thing about basketball is that it's a team game."

"I always believe there's more in the tank. That's what drives me."

"You have to be willing to accept criticism and learn from it."

"Champions adjust. That's what separates the great from the rest."

"What does it take to be a champion? Desire. Mental toughness. Skill. A little bit of luck."

"I never want to feel complacent. I always want to improve."

"The moment you feel like giving up is the moment you need to keep going the most."

"Life is a game, and you have to play it to win."

"I've learned that being in control isn't about dominating others, it's about understanding yourself."

"Respect your opponents but never fear them."

"Time is the one thing you can't get back. Use it wisely."

"I'm at peace with where I am in my life and career."

"Believing in yourself when no one else does is what makes you great."

"Pain is temporary, but the pride of achievement lasts forever."

"I've always said you can play great D, get stops, and still lose if you don't score."