Kenny Smith Quotes

I was a total jock growing up. I went to super-dorky basketball clinics and was handpicked to play on a state team called the Texas Heat.

And from the first time I picked up a basketball at age eight - I had a lot of difficulty when I first picked up a basketball, because I was a scrub - there were things that I liked about it.

I was a better basketball player growing up in high school than I was a swimmer. Basketball to this day is my favorite sport.

I grew up a huge jock, a lot of basketball and football. We had a pond in my back yard growing up, and we played a lot of hockey, too. I loved to score goals.

I was good at speech and debate and academics. I should've stayed in my lane, but I kept trying out for the basketball team. I thought I would make the N.B.A.

I've been playing basketball my entire life, so I feel comfortable doing what is asked of me.

The NBA fits my game.

I grew up with sports, but I was definitely not good enough to become a professional athlete - I just loved the storytelling aspect of it.

As I move on to the professional stage of my career, I will always remember my time as a Jayhawk. Playing here has prepared me for the opportunity to have a successful career in the NBA.

My whole life, I've felt like I can do anything on the basketball court, from playing point guard in high school to having to play center one year in high school, doing everything in college and going through different roles in Philadelphia.

I'm so excited to play with Udonis Haslem.

My dream is to play someday in the NBA.

I used to play everything, but people in my village said football is in my blood because my father has been a footballer.

I've been good at the game of basketball my whole life, so I'm hoping I can get back to that.

I started liking basketball when I was 13, but I couldn't play because my dad thought it was too physical.

When you think about basketball, and you watch someone like Michael Jordan play basketball - even if you're a baseball player, there's still a lot to learn from there.

My dad was a soccer player. He didn't know anything about basketball - nothing.

Athletes are going to tease each other. Football players want to be baseball players. Baseball players want to be football players. Basketball players want to be baseball players, and vice versa.

We were a sport-oriented family. Because I was athletic, I made friends easily.

I love playing basketball. And to be able to continue to play as a job, that's the best to me.

I pride myself on defending and rebounding.

I play football like I dance.

People don't realize how talented the NBA is.

When I started playing basketball, I hated it because football had always been my sport.

I always just take pride in being a basketball player.