Reggie Miller Quotes

Obviously, I try to play the game in the way that I can help the team. I know I play a little bit more defensively now, more in the role as a team player, but I think I'm doing really well in that.

I knew that to be successful, I had to be more than a scorer. I had to become a leader. It's not about scoring. It's about doing what my team needs me to do.

I know what I do for my team and what my teammates expect of me on both ends of the floor.

To be successful in football, you have to do things that put the team first. Everyone has to play their role, and if they don't do it, you're not going to win.

I want to be an NBA all-star and help my team win. That's what it's all about, is winning. I'm a competitor... People said a lot about me being selfish and stuff like that. Getting into the league, I can't wait to shut that down. I'm a guy who wants to play and to win and love my teammates.

Any captain can only do his best for the team and for cricket. When you are winning, you are a hero. Lose, and the backslappers fade away.

In the IPL, you are often single-handedly responsible for the fortunes of your team. It makes you more responsible as a player.

Suddenly in the end when it's over, you feel a big weight on your shoulders. That's the role of the captain. Unfortunately, it's sometimes like that in sport.

I'm used to being the main goal scorer, but I also always like to help.

I had to go out and give my team a chance. I didn't want to be remembered as the guy blowing the World Series.

I just focus on what the team needs me to do to win.

When it's time to play, I'm going to come play. I'm going to play the right way. I'm going to try to help my team in all directions, blocking and catching. If I don't have the ball in my hand, I'm going to protect, block down the field. I'm going to do whatever it takes to win.

My individual role is to take the innings as deep as I can and perform in a way that benefits the team most.

No player puts the team on their back.

That's how I grew up. Just play defense - and make a basket.

You have an obligation as a player - as an athlete at any level - and it doesn't matter what sport it is. When you sign on, you sign on. You prepare that week to go win. I don't care about your schedule, or how many people got hurt - it doesn't matter. You owe it to the people in the building and guys in the huddle to prepare yourself to win.

Some nights, you're tired. But I just like to go out there and help my team win and not let my team down. It's the least I can do.

If I'm chosen for the Asian Cup, then I must help the team win. That's the bottom line.

I've always been the guy who does whatever he can to win for his team.

It's the life of the manager: when you make a decision, and the team doesn't win, the pressure comes. But that's part of the life of a manager and footballers as well.

I don't know why you play a team sport and not be concerned about making your teammates better and helping your team win games. That's the only thing that really matters, and if you're the best player, surely you're going to have some effect on the game's outcome.

I realize the responsibility of being a starting point guard.

I just try and make the right play. It led to me leading the country in points and assists.

If I hit a bad punt, and some guys don't make a tackle, and I have to make a tackle for them, that's my opportunity to step up for my teammates.

My role is just be a leader on the court, be a team player, and that's what I am.