Mike Royko Quotes

I dreamed about being Michael Jordan, Michael Jordan being my dad at some points, or him helping me play basketball.

I grew up a Michael Jordan fan; that was my first idol. But my true sports idol was Deion Sanders: he was the person I always wanted to be. I wanted to play two sports professionally, which would never happen, but to me, that was every kid's dream.

I think we always look up to legends and people who not only win but give us a larger than life role model... I think Michael Jordan is this, someone who became bigger than his sport.

Man, meeting Michael Jordan for me was like.. black Jesus walking towards me. It was overwhelming to me to finally meet the guy I've looked up to my whole life.

Being Michael Jordan means acting the same as I always have.

Overall, I think Michael Jordan is the greatest athlete in any particular sport. He dominated the game for the Chicago Bulls and brought the NBA to its greatest peak of popularity.

Dirk is like the German Moses, invincible and inspiring. That is why 'His Name Is Dirk' must be the Official Fan Song for Dirk Nowitzki.

I looked up to cricket players such as Imran Khan.

My wife's name, Rebecca Lobo, is on sandwiches and street signs in New England. It adorns the arena rafters at the University of Connecticut, where she first became a basketball star. Her high school in Massachusetts is on Rebecca Lobo Way, a nice trump card to play at reunions.

When LeBron came into the league, I was 9 years old. So I grew up watching him play.

Serena Williams is my sports idol.

When I was young, I didn't watch basketball, but I watched 'Space Jam' with Michael Jordan so he was my favorite player.

You can't have a greater person to emulate your game around than Scottie Pippen.

Michael Jordan was that guy - he was Michael Jordan. So whatever he did, we followed.

Michael Jordan was a tremendous basketball player.

Last time I was starstruck was when I met Roger Federer. He is one of the few athletes that I really look up to - incredibly talented both on and off the track and a great role model for tennis.

I was a big Michael Jordan fan growing up. I don't feel my game resembles his though.

I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be Kobe Bryant.

I grew up in Chicago, and I understand what Michael Jordan symbolizes.

In Taiwan, I'd be like Michael Jordan walking down the street.

Michael Phelps is a sporting god among men. It is hard to say if anyone will ever match his accomplishments, but it has been an honor to see him become a legend. He makes me proud of the American sports institution and proud of the sports that get mass attention only every four years.

I don't want to say this in a lame way, but D. Rose is one of my heroes. His whole story and background and what he's done for communities in Chicago is super inspiring.

I met Michael Jordan on a golf course! I don't even know what to say. I'm still freaked out that I met him.

I grew up watching Kobe Bryant.

You look at a guy like Michael Jordan: I can't believe there will be other basketball players like him.