Adam Vinatieri Quotes

There's no day when I don't think it would be great to be 25 years old and have the Olympics coming in less than 300 days - and be the best in the world. I can't think of anything so motivating.

I wanted to be a world champion.

All I wanted to be was a player.

As a scientist, I play in the top league - the Olympics, the World Championships - and I want to be in the lead. As a runner, I set personal goals, and I want to push beyond my own personal limits. I was very happy when I practiced for several months and then reached my goal to run a marathon in 2:50.

I wanted to have a chance to win a championship.

I want to be the best Blazer - ever.

I want to make it to the championship.

I want to be an All-Star. That's my goal. And win a title.

I think every player dreams to be No. 1 at some point.

Basketball gave me an avenue to live my dream, and I just want to help other kids live their dreams through me.

I hope to become a great player.

I always wanted to be an NBA player, and despite what anybody said, I was going to get to that point.

When I was young, I told my parents, 'I promise you I'm going to play in the Champions League, and for my first match, I'll invite you to come and watch me play.' Luckily, I was able to do that, and I was very happy. It was a moment of pride.

I'm not just here to get a paycheck and leave. I'm here to be one of the greatest basketball players to ever play.

I don't usually set personal goals.

This has been a dream for me.

For me it's all about creating a goal and fulfilling it.

You achieve what you believe in, look for, and work for.

Without a dream you'll not get anywhere.

Your vision of where or who you want to be is the greatest asset you have. Without having a goal it’s difficult to score.

There is no hope of success for the person who does not have a central purpose, or definite goal at which to aim.

If winning weren't important nobody would keep score.

The more reasons you have for achieving your goal, the more determined you will become.

Success doesn't always come in the form of a trophy. Keep striving for success.

Any success matters to me.