James Naismith Quotes

I just want to go out there and just play basketball. That's when I have the most fun and when everybody around me has the most fun as well.

When I'm out there on the field, I'm in a whole different world, you know? It's like, I'm just having so much fun.

I just go out and play.

You know that I played football because of the fun and to enjoy it.

I am not going to play basketball because I have to play. I am going to play for fun.

The best thing about baseball is there's no homework.

I played basketball because I loved the game. I played because I was making a lot of friends around the world... It's fun.

I played basketball when I was little because it was fun for me. It still is now. I just love it. I have a passion for it.

I just play because I enjoy the sport.

The gym in Milton Keynes or wooden backboards at Chester - maybe it didn't feel that glamorous at the time, but it was fun.

Football is all about having fun.

I wake up every day doing what I love to do. I love to play basketball.

That's the whole point of playing basketball - having fun.

There's nothing like playing. You can coach and you can be around the game, but there is nothing like playing. It's just so much fun.

Tennis was always there for me, which was lucky. I would go play baseball, basketball, football, hang with my brother, do whatever, and at the end of the day I'd come back and say, 'Hey, Mom, would you hit 15 minutes worth of balls with me?'

I believe God created sports for a good reason. It's recreation. It's something that we enjoy. It teaches us a lot as well... I believe God is a sports fan.

I grew up playing basketball and eating hot dogs on the corner.

I tend to think that cricket is the greatest thing that God ever created on earth - certainly greater than sex, although sex isn't too bad either.

Sports are not for everyone.

I love playing sport.

I come to play everyday.

I love to play games. I really like football, and I also like to ride horses.

I love all sports.

I think sports can bring a lot of happiness to people.

I just like playing with the ball. I always have.