Blake Griffin Quotes

When I was playing I never wished I was doing anything else. I think being a professional athlete is the finest thing a man can do.

As a child, I wanted to be an athlete, a professional tennis player or something like that.

My goal is just to make as much money as I can in the sport, and that's it.

I've always dreamed of being a professional athlete.

You're playing football for a living. There aren't many things better than that.

I ain't ever had a job, I just always played baseball.

I tried the broadcasting thing, the coaching thing, but I'll never replace the competitive feeling of being out on the field when we were players.

First of all, I really never imagined myself being a professional athlete.

I played professional level sports. When you're playing for money, it's a whole other level.

I played baseball because I could make more money doing that than I could doing anything else.

My mum and dad are both sportspeople and know what's it all about. They know it's hard work, but they also know what it takes to become a professional athlete. I don't think - without their help, I wouldn't have got this far.

Cricketers have a very short shelf life. On an average, you make money through cricket for five years, but you need to survive for sixty years.

I played professional tennis for about six years and I played football and handball in school as well.

For 17 years, I played at the highest level.

I've played for 15 years and played in five major tournaments. I know what it gives me in terms of the joy, in terms of the love for the game. But I'm done with it.

I think as a professional sportsman you're aware that your time is limited.

We all play football to get money.

I could have been Mr. America if I wanted to be, but I chose wrestling. I could have played pro-football, but I chose wrestling.

I'm just happy I get paid to train every day and play football. I can't ask more than that.

I knew I was going to be a sportsman.

I was a very good athlete: actually professional in the sport of handball.

I had a fantastic career. I loved being a professional athlete.

I had dreams of being a professional rugby player.

It's not easy to be a footballer.

I am full time athlete.