“Shaquille O'Neal has always been one to speak the truth.” SpeakBasketballSpeak The Truth Author:Shaquille O'Neal
“You know what's crazy about Yao? He speaks perfect English. A lot of people don't know that. Perfect English. When I was over there, I called him. He's like, 'Whassup big fella?' Perfect English!” PeopleKnowsBigsSpeakPerfectCrazyBasketballNbaFellas Author:Shaquille O'Neal
“Somebody out there was trying to use my language and trying to speak for me. Rather than have that happen, I thought I'd do it myself. It's a fun thing. It's a way for fans to connect.” WayTryingUseHappensSpeakLanguageFunFansBasketballNbaFun Things Author:Shaquille O'Neal
“I usually just speak in English when I'm on the basketball court. For some reason, my mind never even tried to cross any other language when I'm playing basketball.” MindReasonSpeakLanguageBasketballCrossesCourtPlaying BasketballBasketball Court Author:Dikembe Mutombo
“The gym teacher's name was Mr. Caruso. Mr. Caruso did not speak English. He spoke 'Gym.' One day I was playing basketball and Mr. Caruso told me I would have to get an athletic supporter. He didn't express himself exactly that way, though. He said, 'Hey, you, one day you're gonna go up for a rebound and the family jewels aren't gonna go with ya.' I had no idea what he was talking about. Next day I showed up for practice without my watch and my mezuzah. He said, 'Did ya take care of the family jewels?' I said, 'I left 'em in my locker.' Took us a half hour to revive Mr. Caruso.” WaySaidIdeasCareNextNamesLeftSpeakHoursHalfTalkingWatchesPracticeTeacherOne DayBasketballTake CareHeyNo IdeaEmsSpokesGymSupporterNext DayJewelsAthleticHalf HoursReviveLockersHey YouSpeak EnglishReboundPlaying BasketballGym Teacher Author:Tommy Lasorda
“People in general misunderstand me. I'm very aware of the stereotype that comes with being a basketball player. But I'm well-rounded. I'm cultured. It's funny: When I speak, people are like, "Wow! You can really talk." I'm like, "What did you expect?"” PeopleWellsSpeakPlayerBasketballWowStereotypeBasketball PlayerWell Rounded Author:Chris Bosh
“I experienced a lot of spiritual growth when I started traveling to Europe and playing basketball. I saw that just because I was away from home didn't mean Jesus wasn't with me. He is everywhere and you can see signs of Him in the most remote places in the world through people who don't even speak your language. Jesus is universal.” PeopleWorldMeanHomeSpiritualJesusSpeakLanguageGrowthSawsBasketballEuropeUniversalSpiritual GrowthPlaces In The WorldAway From HomePlaying BasketballRemote Places Author:DeLisha Milton-Jones
“The Black Mamba collection of watches is me: It is my alter ego, so to speak. As I mentioned before, it is sharp, cutting edge and sleek which are characteristics I try to apply when I’m out there on the basketball court.” InspirationalTryingSpeakBlackWatchesCuttingBasketballEgoCourtEdgesCharacteristicsCollectionsCutting EdgeAlter EgoBasketball Court Author:Kobe Bryant
“...Basketball doesn't care what color your skin is. It doesn't care what language you speak or what religion you practice. It doesn't care if you're big or small, fast or slow. It just asks you to play, to complete, to lose with dignity, to win humility.” IfsPlayBigsCareAsksWinningSpeakLanguageLosesPracticeHumilityColorBasketballDignitySkins Author:Jim Calhoun
“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.'” ThinkingKidsPainSpeakParentBasketballAssHeySmarterHey You Book:I May Be Wrong but I Doubt It Source: I May Be Wrong but I Doubt It