Christian Pulisic Quotes

LeBron James, I just love watching him play. I love his work ethic and all the things he stands for.

Beckham was a great inspiration to me growing up.

It's great, just to even get mentioned in the category with the type of person like Dwyane Wade, one of the best NBA players in the league today. It's great, and that makes me work even that much harder to be better than him.

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

Deacon Jones has been the most inspirational person in my football career.

I'm a role model as a footballer and not as a politician. I want to see myself as a footballer. People respect me for my performances. That's why they support me, and I'm very thankful for that. But I'm not a politician.

Everyone knows what a great player, as well as a person, David Beckham is. I am just hoping that I can learn from him. I know if I want to go far in my football career I have to do as well as him.

My motivation in personal and professional life is my dad because the way he has played and inspired many other players to play cricket the correct way. He had a great professional life and has always been an outspoken man.

Michelle Kwan was an inspiration for everyone, including me.

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

Growing up, John Terry was my obvious idol. I based my whole game on him.

Like most kids, I grew up idolizing Michael Jordan and continue to work relentlessly to reach his iconic status on the court.

Cristiano was an example for everyone, with his dedication to work.

I hope my son becomes the next Steph Curry.

As a modern-day role model, I'd have to go for Tiger Woods. I'm also a massive Sachin Tendulkar fan.

I had massive admiration for lots of players. Richard Hill would be up there, along with Martin Johnson.

Growing up, Michael Jordan was my Olympic hero.

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

To be successful in anything, you have to have a passion for it, and that leads to being enthusiastic and demanding. I didn't have it for history. So I wouldn't have been a good teacher in that area. But I had it for basketball. And that's what coaching is at every level: it's about teaching.

For young people who are football players, Ronaldo should be the best in the world. He is the best example to look at because he trains to the fullest and has talent.

When you look at youth, they want to aspire to somebody. You can see that with him you have to work hard, and that's what you bring if you have someone like Ronaldo who embodies hard work and determination.

I want to be the best Blazer - ever.

I really want to make a big mark in athletics, to be a legend and be a good example to kids.

Rob has been one of my biggest motivators. I constantly see the work he takes on, both on the field and off. He's definitely someone I admire.

We should all learn from Ronaldo, and I, too, have learned, because it's not everyone who gets to work with the best player in the world.