James Harden Quotes

Being in attack mode is something I try to bring into every single game, and that's what's making me be so successful.

You have to attack to get corners, no? Winning by scoring strategic goals doesn't bother me - it's part of the game.

I got used to throwing a lot of lobs, got used to finding shooters, finding cutters. Each year at Duke I have had to score in different spots. I think that has helped me so much.

It comes to the point where, if a midrange shot is there, I'm going to take it. If I'm open, I have to shoot that shot. That's a great shot for the team and myself.

To beat opposing teams, you have to attack, and to attack, you have to take risks.

It's a conscious effort for me to be aggressive and take what the defense gives you.

Some guys are admired for coming to play, as the saying goes. I prefer those who come to kill.

Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive and don't ever apologize for anything.

My aggression out there is my weapon. I think it's more letting them know that I'm not going to let them get away with something, and I'm not just going to kind of poke it back and be content to stay in rallies.

This year I guess I decided in the bigger matches to take it more to my opponent instead of waiting a bit more for the mistakes. Yeah, this is I guess how you want to win Wimbledon, is by going after your shots, believing you can do it, and that's what I was able to do today.

I just try to play as hard as I can every possession. If you're aware and you're high-energy, the ball will eventually bounce your way and you'll be able to make plays.

There is always more spirit in attack than in defense.

The onus is on the managers to send out an attacking formation and to tell their players to be bold.

I'm not a guy that's going to shoot 10 3s a game - I like to get to the basket. But some of those shots I do gotta take. Some of those shots I gotta let fly.

If you're winning and can stay on the field offensively and move the ball, that's what we want.

It's a big part of my game, attacking.

I just try to make the right play, stay aggressive and defensively just do what I do. I make sure I talk to everyone and control the paint.

I've always played hockey to win, not to get shutouts.

My game is about being aggressive, and I'm not the same player if you take that away from me.

Obviously I haven't been shooting the ball as well as I want to, so I just try to take it to the basket and be aggressive and try to make a play.

It's about taking the game to the opposition, always believing in yourself.

One thing when I started playing in the league, I saw that a lot of guys are friendly. It's OK to be friendly, especially off the court. But on the court, I want to dominate.

I just think I've got to be more aggressive at both ends of the floor. When I'm aggressive on the defensive end it really helps me on offense.

There are some games where I will look to be more aggressive and score more, and then there are games that I want to be more of a playmaker.

I'm a team guy, obviously. When a team needs me to be aggressive, I have to be aggressive.