“First off, I'd like to thank God for changing my life. It let me really realize what life is all about. Basketball is just a platform for me to inspire people, and I realize that.” PeopleFirstsLife IsOrderRealizingInspireBasketballLet MeNbaThank GodPlatformsChanging My LifeMvp Author:Kevin Durant
“I love basketball so much, I love playing it. I just never thought I could make it to college, make it to the NBA or stand up here today in front of you guys and be an NBA MVP. It’s just a surreal feeling, and I had so much help, so many people believe in me when I didn’t believe in myself.” PeopleBelieveHelpingFeelingsTodayGuyFrontsCollegeBasketballNbaSurrealMvp Author:Kevin Durant
“In the game of basketball, I play first off because I love it. I love to have fun. I love to run up and down the court.” FirstsPlayRunningGamesFunBasketballCourtHaving FunNbaUp And DownMvp Author:Kevin Durant
“I didn’t fall in love with it just because it was me playing. I fell in love with it because I’ve got guys like this – like these guys every single day that push me to be the best that I can be.” I CanGuyFallGamesPlayerBasketballFalling In LoveBeing The BestNbaBest PlayersMvp Author:Kevin Durant
“Reggie when I first met you, You didn't say two words to me, I didn't know who you were, But we instantly clicked, And you became one of my best friends man... Words can't express how much I care about you, Your well-being, How you feeling, Not even just basketball man, But off the court, I always make sure you're alright. You're such a humble person man. You do everything for the team. You always put yourself last. And I learned a lot from you. Thank you man, thank you.” KnowsMenFirstsWellsPersonsTwoFeelingsCareLastsTeamMetsBasketballCourtHumbleWell BeingNbaI CareMy Best FriendAlrightMvpHumble Person Author:Kevin Durant
“Coaching staff: I know there's days you look at that film and you want to kill me. I'm not playing defense, taking bad shots, getting too many techs. But you always believe that I can be the guy. Through the tough times, you guys never left my side... That's something that I really appreciate and I never want to take you guys for granted. I thank you so much for being part of my life. And not just on the basketball court, but giving me talks about growing as a man first, and a basketball player next.” KnowsMenWantGivingFirstsBelieveLooksI CanFilmGuyNextLeftSidesGrowingPlayerBasketballShotsToughAppreciateCourtDefenseGrantedCoachingStaffKill MeAlways BelieveTough TimesBasketball PlayerHumblingMvpBasketball CourtCoaching StaffPlaying Defense Author:Kevin Durant
“My dream was to become a rec league coach. I love basketball so much, I love playing it, I just never thought I'd make it to college, NBA, or be standing up here today. It is a surreal feeling. So many people doubted me and motivated me. I failed so many times and got back up. I got through the toughest times with my family, but I'm still standing.” PeopleInspirationalStillsFeelingsDreamTodayCollegeBasketballStandingMy FamilyCoachesLeagueNbaMotivatedSurrealDoubtedMvpLove And BasketballI Love Basketball Author:Kevin Durant
“I play because I have fun. The vets of this team, I just wanted to say thanks to them. You guys mean so much to me. I can have a terrible day and walk in the gym and have Hasheem smile at me. That will change my day.” InspirationalMeanI CanPlayWantedGuyFunWalksTeamTerribleBasketballThanksHaving FunGymVetsMvpTerrible Day Author:Kevin Durant
“The grass is not always greener on the other side. You learn to appreciate these people.” PeopleInspirationalSidesBasketballAppreciateGrassMvpGreenerLearn To AppreciateGrass Is GreenerGrass Is Always GreenerGreener On The Other SideGrass Is Greener On The Other Side Author:Kevin Durant
“Everything happens for a reason, and everything has a story, and if you take time to realise what your dream is and what you really want in life... whether it's sports, whether it's in other fields, you have to realise that there's always work to do.” IfsWantReasonStoriesDreamHappensSportsFieldsBasketballThings HappenYour DreamsRealisingTake TimeEverything Happens For A ReasonHappens For A ReasonMvp Author:Stephen Curry
“He credited his teammates, who he thanked in turn, with challenging him every day and driving him forward and making him a better player.” TurnsChallengesPlayerBasketballDrivingTeammateMvp Author:Stephen Curry
“Doesn't matter where you come from, what you have or don't have... All you need to have is faith in God, an undying passion for what you do and what you choose to do in this life, and a relentless drive and the will to do whatever it takes to be successful in whatever you put your mind to.” NeedsMindMatterPassionSuccessfulBasketballThis LifeBeing SuccessfulYou ChooseFaith In GodRelentlessWhatever It TakesMvpWhere You ComePassion For What You Do Author:Stephen Curry
“If you twisted my arm today, I would probably vote for James Harden, he's single-handedly put that Houston Rockets team in the position they are in today. It would be tough.” IfsWould BeTodayTeamPositionArmsBasketballToughVoteTwistedRocketsHoustonMvp Author:Mark Jackson
“I'm fine with selecting Curry because the season he's had has been incredible.” Has BeensFineBasketballSeasonsIncrediblesMvpCurry Author:Mark Jackson
“Westbrook: 10 triple-doubles and carrying that team, injury-prone, into the playoffs. LeBron being the best player in the world. But I think right now I would go with James Harden because of what he's done. He's stepped up his game defensively. He's not a great defender but he's competing on the defensive end.” ThinkingWorldEndsDoneGamesPlayerTeamRight NowBasketballBeing The BestInjuryCompetingDefendersBest PlayersPlayoffsMvp Author:Mark Jackson
“It all depends on how you want to define what an MVP is. I've been fortunate to win the trophy four times, but I've been the MVP of my team for a long time - just because of the way I lead and the way I approach us being professionals off the floor.” WayWantLongWinningFourTeamDependsBasketballApproachLong TimeFortunateNbaTrophiesMvp Author:LeBron James
“I am the MVP and I gotta worry about the trade talk.” WorryBasketballTradeNbaMvp Author:Allen Iverson
“There's more to life than basketball. The most important thing is your family and taking care of each other and loving each other no matter what.” ImportantMatterCareBasketballNo Matter WhatImportant ThingsOur FamilyMvpMore To LifeBasketball Success Author:Stephen Curry
“Basketball was mine, and that's what's carried me to this point.” MinesBasketballMvp Author:Stephen Curry
“I didn't expect this award [the 2008 MVP] would come to me. I'm surprised. I've played pretty well in other seasons. Our team hasn't been as good. Things just fell into place.” WellsTeamBasketballSeasonsGood ThingsAwardsMvp Author:Kobe Bryant