Metta World Peace Quotes

I realize the responsibility of being a starting point guard.

LeBron's probably the best player in the world, so you just have to make it tough for him, make him take tough jump shots and things like that.

I'm busy working on every aspect of my game - defense, shooting, rebounding - but I really want to become a better overall team player. Help my teammates become better players out on the court in order to win more ball games.

Anytime you have a Pat Riley running things, calling the shots, you are not going to question things because he has been through it. He knows what it is all about and what it takes to win. All we have to do on our end is play basketball because we know the right calls and the right decisions are going to be made up top.

If there's one thing I can't stand, it's a quarterback who thinks playing quarterback is just about passing.

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

Obviously, I like guys that can defend other positions. Draymond Green is doing a great job with Golden State. Jimmy Butler brings it every night when I'm out there.

I need to go play the right way, listen to LeBron and be a sponge and try to soak up what he's going to tell me.

Coach Kidd has taught me a lot just from the point guard position.

I love NBA. I enjoy it, and I also really love the dominance that LeBron James brings to the court.

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

At the end of the day, a point guard's got to do his job.

I want to be one of those players like Jason Kidd, who is always in tune with the game and sees several plays ahead.

NBA teams like to see guys who can help a team win a game in a lot of fashions.

I can do the little things, play defense, dive on the floor to get loose balls, things like that.

LeBron is like a coach. He is a coach on the floor. He has a great basketball IQ.

If I don't need to shoot the ball, I won't do it.

You've got to try to guard, make an effort to defend to the best of your ability. You have to rebound the ball, which was an area that was so critical. And they wanted you to play smart and have fun. I've kind of tried to let our people understand those are the most important things that I could possibly tell them.

Kobe Bryant should know how to defend a pick and roll.

You have a choice to make when you're not playing. Either you're invested and a great teammate, or your not

I understand the NBA and the role I play on my team. I know that I have to play a leadership role and do whatever I have to do to win.

Now learning a bit more about footballers I think what they need to do well, is someone who really wants to stay in the background and just be a strong support.

I was very fortunate when I was little - I played basketball. You really absolutely learn how to be a team player, how to win a game, to accomplish things, not just for yourself.

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.

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.