NBA legend Quotes

I think LeBron is the best player in the world, as far as overall in his career and what he's doing for this league on and off the court.

To have Kobe retire as a Laker, that to me is really important.

Michael Jordan is probably the greatest scorer to play the game.

The best player I ever coached was Gary Payton.

Patrick Ewing used to be much better in every aspect of the game.

I'm one of the best defenders to ever play basketball, so I'm still the first option on defense.

If Tim Duncan had Knicks on his jersey, he'd be a god.

I grew up the No. 1 Michael Jordan fan on Earth. I was from the Philadelphia area and Jordan was king.

Manute Bol taught my family the game of basketball.

John Stockton is one of the true marvels, not just of basketball, or in America, but in the history of Western Civilization!

I've always been a big-time Scottie Pippen fan. That was my guy growing up!

When LeBron James shows up at your doorstep, you're going to let him practice with your team if not join the team.

I would pay to watch Ginobili play.

Kevin Garnett was a great player, but he wasn't Kobe Bryant.

Few players have cast a spell across the game like Yao Ming, before or since.

I want to be the next Paul Pierce.

If you mention the Lakers, you think about Kobe.

If I would compare anybody to Michael Jordan, it would be Kobe Bryant.

My favorite player, growing up, was David Robinson. He was really the first person that I actually knew about and actually watched.

Kobe Bryant is the most talented player in the game today; he could do anything.

My brother was a huge Charles Barkley fan - my brother went to Miami. He played power forward, and he always used to tell me stories about Barkley and college. And I watched Barkley growing up. I loved what he brought to the game. His toughness and just his attitude, being as strong he was.

Michael Jordan was a cultural icon that everybody on the playground wanted to be. The Bulls dynasty was a huge part of my childhood and it was the peak of my basketball interest as a kid.

I've got to give Larry Bird his due; he was a great player. He knew the game and he was smart.

People don't realize this, but throughout my career, I grew up patterning my game after Scottie Pippen's. I admire him for his versatility.

A LeBron James team is never desperate.