Brian Lara Quotes

As one of nine men, DiMaggio is the best player that ever lived.

We never thought that there would be another Sachin Tendulkar. But Virat Kohli has changed this mindset. I think Virat can surpass Tendulkar's records.

Darryl Hill was a fantastic player.

Everybody knows my life. I won a lot of tournaments and scored more than 1,000 goals, won three World Cups but I could not play in Olympic Games.

Michael Jordan always wore his Carolina shorts under his Bulls' uniform.

If you look up the definition of greatness in the dictionary, it will say Michael Jordan.

Being Michael Jordan means acting the same as I always have.

My favorite player would probably be Steve Yzerman. He played in Detroit. I really liked the way he played and the way he handled himself.

I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be Kobe Bryant.

Personal honors never meant much to Bill Russell, one of America's most successful athletes with 2 college titles, 1 Olympic gold medal and 11 - count 'em, 11 - N.B.A. championships with the Boston Celtics.

I would want to change my name to Sachin Tendulkar if I could do it. He has tons of records; I am not even close to him. He is called as the 'God,' and who would not want to be a God in this mortal world?

I looked up to cricket players such as Imran Khan.

My ambition from day one in this sport has been to become a world superstar.

I think nobody has the right to talk about Sachin Tendulkar's game. It's just a phenomenon.

Serena Williams is the greatest tennis player of all time, the greatest female athlete of all time, the greatest athlete of all time.

LeBron is making a case for himself to be one of the greatest players to ever play.

I admire Sachin Tendulkar for being one of the best role models for young cricketers, and no one in Pakistan even doubts his greatness, as his records speak for himself.

As far as LeBron James, to me, he's on his way to carving out the very best career that's ever happened in the NBA.

Players like Alastair Cook do not come around very often. To play for so long and achieve so much says everything about his fitness, concentration, discipline and skill.

Michael Jordan was the greatest practice player I've ever seen.

I'm just trying to pass Tim Duncan in championships if I can one day. That's my motivation; that's what I strive for. Tim is one of the greatest players who has ever played, so if I could get close or reach that plateau and have my name on that list.

Michael Jordan was like basketball Jesus.

Jimmy Anderson deserves everything he gets, and even though he is an Englishman I will be delighted for him when he goes past my record and becomes the most prolific fast bowler in Test history.

I've had an affinity for Michael Jordan. He's probably the greatest athlete in my generation.

I think we always look up to legends and people who not only win but give us a larger than life role model... I think Michael Jordan is this, someone who became bigger than his sport.