Steve Rushin Quotes

In my mind, LeBron James is the best player in the league.

LeBron James is one of the best players in the league - and one of the best players to ever play the game.

There are very few LeBron James and Kobe Bryants.

I've always been a Kobe fan; he's one of my favorite players.

Dirk Nowitzki has been my hero for many years.

I'm a huge LeBron James fan. I love The Heat. He's an incredible basketball player.

Everybody knows that LeBron James is my favorite basketball player and I love the way he goes to the rack.

We went through a nice stretch of big guys. But soon, everyone is going to realize that there's only one Steph Curry.

I'm just trying to pass Tim Duncan in championships if I can one day. That's my motivation; that's what I strive for. Tim is one of the greatest players who has ever played, so if I could get close or reach that plateau and have my name on that list.

I think LeBron is the best player in the world, as far as overall in his career and what he's doing for this league on and off the court.

Kobe Bryant has always been my favorite player, and he was drafted No. 13, too, in 1996.

I grew up watching LeBron.

It's been one heck of a ride. I came into the league playing with Kobe and Shaq and for Phil Jackson. Playing with Jordan. And so, it just has been a blessing. I can't describe it any other way.

I want to be the next Paul Pierce.

Pau is one of the best big men in the game. I mean, Pau Gasol is going to be in the Hall of Fame.

The best player I ever coached was Gary Payton.

Magic Johnson was my favorite player growing up.

Maya Moore is one of the greatest champions in basketball, male or female.

I'm with LeBron team all the way!

Kobe Bryant, to me, is still the best basketball player in my mind. He played with me and he was in my era. I still love him to death. He's a little brother to me.

I love Karl Malone.

I grew up watching Kobe and all these other dudes, but I was in love with that Oklahoma City Thunder team with James Harden, Russell Westbrook, and Kevin Durant.

When I started playing, my mom said there were three players she wanted me to watch - Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan.

I have a lot of respect for Shaq. He's one of the greatest NBA centers of all time.

Dwight Howard is a Hall of Fame player.