Greg Oden Quotes

Knowing that I can play with some of the best out there is definitely encouraging.

I love competing. I love a challenge. I love going in and showing people what I can do, proving to them that I can get this part, that I can give you what you want.

Although it's only the beginning of the championship, I am very surprised at my capability.

I've got talent from my gut and I did my job to show to everyone that I'm simply the best.

I know I can play with the best of them. I can be one of the best in the world at one point in time.

I will try to show in every game that I am one of the best keepers in the world.

I hope I can show my talent in every game.

If you work hard and you're somewhat talented, you'll be successful in this league.

I've always lived by a quote, 'Your talent will make room for you.' Whatever it is in life. I don't care who you are. If you get an opportunity, your talent will make room for you.

Having guys ranked in front of me that I know that I'm better than, that's always going to drive me.

Obviously, talent speaks for itself, so, yeah, you got to go in there, and you got to play well. You got to play your game, but that's kind of the easy part in some ways.

I feel I'm a really good competitor.

I play this game to be the best, and it doesn't matter what other people say, I think I'm pretty damn good.

I want to show people I can play.

What you are capable of achieving is determined by your talent and ability. What you attempt to do is determined by your motivation. How well you do something is determined by your attitude.

Talent is very hot.

For success, attitude is equally as important as ability.

If you're good at it, you can win.

Talent doesn't always equal success.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

I just always expect the best because I'm a competitor and if I'm competing, then obviously I'm trying to be better in everything.

Win with ability, not with numbers.

When you play well, when you perform, you have to show every game that you are that good.

I've got so much to show the world.

I like competing against the very best.