Jamal Crawford Quotes

My teammates trust me to put the ball in the basket when it counts.

When you're not playing, it is difficult to feel that you are the leader of the team.

I knew at a young age, whether I was playing baseball or hockey or lacrosse, that my teammates were counting on me, whether it be to strike the last batter out in a baseball game or score a big goal in a hockey game.

I have often wondered why I was never captain of the Lakers.

I know that it is a huge responsibility to be the captain, the No. 10, but I like it. I like the responsibility, the pressure, and I like playing football.

I've always been a bit shy, especially in new situations. But I have that other side in me too. Cricket demands that you grow up fast. Playing in domestic tournaments as an overseas player, you're expected to score runs and bring a lot to the group. And I expect that of myself.

I make shots, and that's what I am.

I play better when guys depend on me.

Everybody's watching when you're the quarterback. The other players see how much you want it.

What a humbling experience, being an NFL quarterback.

I love NBA. I enjoy it, and I also really love the dominance that LeBron James brings to the court.

I realize the responsibility of being a starting point guard.

A captain has to be able to look a player in the eye before he starts his run-up or goes out to bat.

I think as the quarterback of any NFL team, you put a tremendous amount of pressure on yourself to win ball games because that's what you're here to do and ultimately, that's what you want to do.

Honestly, I just kind of play ball. I guess I'm pretty good in the state of Florida.

The bottom line is that it's the NFL, and there's going to be competition wherever you go. That's the way I look at it. I've had competition in high school. I've had competition in college, and that's part of the game. That's part of how you improve as a quarterback.

When I'm out on the football field, I have so much confidence in what I'm doing.

I might not be Shaq, but I can be Kobe, you know?

When they come here, what we are looking for them to do is step up to the plate, take responsibility and get the big innings, the centuries - or take a lead with the ball.

In the IPL, you are often single-handedly responsible for the fortunes of your team. It makes you more responsible as a player.

My dad never really played basketball, but now he's my biggest critic. I come home, and he says: 'Why didn't you shoot there? Why didn't you drive?'

Throughout my career, I was never able to relax; I always had to go on the field with another responsibility. I felt like I was playing, not just for my team, but for my race.

Everyone loves a win in India. No one wants to lose a match. It is the cricketer who absorbs all the pressure.

I played with a lot of great players before. They're all the same. They take a lot of responsibility for their own play, put a lot of pressure on themselves to perform and to play well.

I take the opportunity 3s, and I think I'm one of the better shooters.