Masai Ujiri Quotes

My favorite player growing up was Julius Erving, because I loved the way he played above the rim, all of the tricks with the ball, big hands, and just phenomenal showmanship.

You know the secret to dunking a ball? Big hands. You've got to be able to palm it, and I couldn't.

I tipped one in college and dunked in high school. I can still touch the rim. I've always been a guy who has been able to get off my feet. I've still got a little hop to my game.

I pride myself on definitely being more than a dunker.

I wanted to be a complete player, and I felt like the dunks started to overshadow other parts of my game.

When you're in the slam dunk contest, you try to do the things the average person would have trouble doing on a Nerf basket.

I couldn't shoot and I couldn't score in high school. All I could do is dunk and play defense.

I want to be the best player in the history of Egyptian football.

Since I've gotten stronger, I can hold a guy off and get a rebound.

I always enjoy when CJ gets rolling because it's not just the fact that he's doing it for our team; it's the way it looks. Smooth. Crossovers. Crafty. Tough shots.

I'm a basketball player - I rely on instincts and IQ.

Sometimes, it's the little plays that I make that can change the outcome of the game - whether it's blocking a shot or blitzing a guard or getting an offensive rebound.

I don't wanna be labeled as just a defensive player or a rim protector or someone who can dunk. I feel like I can do everything.

Kobe can play in any league.

Blake Griffin has shown he can be an All-NBA performer.

You can't be a great player without playing both ends of the floor. And that's what I do - I really focus in, and my athletic ability helps me.

I built my career in the league playing defense and making shots, and also making plays when I needed to.

I was a guy that had a lot of tools and could do a lot of other things, but my main thing was controlling the defensive end of the court.

I was guarding the best player and getting 25 and having eight assists, and three-four steals.

I could always shoot and pass.

When I'm out there flying around, blocking shots, dunking the ball, grabbing rebounds it brings everybody's spirits up and gets them going.

When you go to like the Nike Hoops Summit, or the All-Canadian Game, all those really matter in your development and how people perceive you as far as how good of a player you are.

I pride myself on defending and rebounding.

Any guard would love playing with a great big man, one who rebounds, blocks shots, and scores.

I can shoot the basketball, I can get to the basket.