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“The game of basketball has been everything to me. My place of refuge, place I've always gone where I needed comfort and peace. It's been the site of intense pain and the most intense feelings of joy and satisfaction. It's a relationship that has evolved over time, given me the greatest respect and love for the game.”

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Author:Michael Jordan

“This is a tough game. There are times when you've got to play hurt, when you've got to block out the pain.”

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Author:Shaquille O'Neal

“I started out as a football player. I liked to inflict pain. In basketball, it was the same thing.”

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Author:Shaquille O'Neal

“I go out there and get my eyes gouged, my nose busted, my body slammed. I love the pain of the game.”

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Author:Dennis Rodman

“Heart in champions has to do with the depth of our motivation and how well your mind and body react to pressure - that is, being able to do what you do best under maximum pain and stress.”

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Book:Second wind: the memoirs of an opinionated man

Source: Second wind: the memoirs of an opinionated man

“When I speak to kids I tell them, 'Hey, you think your parents are a pain in the ass now, but they're going to get smarter as you get older.'”

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Book:I May Be Wrong but I Doubt It

Source: I May Be Wrong but I Doubt It

“Whenever my body heals and the pain and all the swelling goes away is when I'll be ready.”

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Author:Patrick Ewing