Jeanie Buss Quotes

Basketball to me is more than a passion or a paycheck - it is the tool I use to try to have an impact in the world.

I find football much more powerful than what grown-ups want it to be. It's a community to me; it's something very meaningful in the life of many, many people and especially the youth. And, therefore, I think it can bring social cohesion.

All the way through the youth ranks at Sao Paulo, I've always been the captain.

LeBron James has proven he can lead by example. My wish for LeBron is to understand the following: He's an exceptional leader because he leads by example. The next step on the road to Legend, which he's already on, is to trust he's the best player in the best system anywhere in basketball.

I feel like my game is more like LeBron's than Kobe's, so that's why I think I gravitated toward his game more.

I believe in Coach Louis Wong. He is so much more than just a football coach.

'Million Dollar Arm' touches on many of the Safe At Home Foundation's core values, such as children, teamwork and family.

Basketball is my passion, and I love it, and I love to see my players succeed. I'm here for them and my children. That's my passion.

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

Sports were a big part of my life. I was the captain of the basketball team in high school, and captain of the basketball team at Princeton.

Basketball is one of those rare opportunities where you can make a difference, not only for yourself, but for other people as well.

I've been in basketball a long time, and nobody is more of a competitor than I am.

I lived to play basketball. Growing up as a kid, Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics were my favorite team. The way they played, the teamwork, the sacrifice, the commitment, the joy, the camaraderie, the relationship with the fans.

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

Anytime you're playing basketball, and you have a coach who you have to respect, you've got to be very disciplined.

Anyway, I've never been captain in 16 years in the NHL. But that didn't stop me being a leader in my own way.

Softball has given me so much in life. It's taught me the kind of person I want to be, and given me a sweet sisterhood. It even led me to my husband.

I have often wondered why I was never captain of the Lakers.

Basketball is the axis that allows me to do the things that I do. I have so much love for the game, and it gives me to the option to be able to jump into fashion.

Playing basketball taught me the value of determination and teamwork.

The All-Star Game represents everything we as a nation love about basketball on and off the court - diversity, sportsmanship and, most of all, a commitment to unite fans.

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

Football provides the most beautiful stories.

We've come a long way, but we've still got a long way to go, so we need to give our time to promote the game and be role models - to make the next generation see us and want to become us.

My father, my first coach, would never let me punk out if I was capable of helping the team.