227 BEST Motivational Basketball Quotes (Top)
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Basketball is a team sport, and everyone has to come together in order to succeed.
Motivation is essential for any team, and these 227 motivational basketball quotes will give you the drive you need!
1. “You can practice shooting eight hours a day, but if your technique is wrong, then all you become is very good at shooting the wrong way. Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise” – Michael Jordan
2. “A champion needs a motivation above and beyond winning” – Pat Riley
3. “I have missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. 26 times I have been trusted to take the game-winning shot…and missed. I failed over and over again in my life…And that’s why I succeeded” – Michael Jordan
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4."The only way to get better at basketball or anything else is hard work" - Kobe Bryant
5."When faced with adversity don't quit; dig deep within yourself for strength" - LeBron James
6."If at first you don't succeed, try doing it like your coach told you" - Shaquille O'
7. “If you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I’ve had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it" – Michael Jordan
8. “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do" - Kobe Bryant
9. "Don't give up on your dreams; keep sleeping" - LeBron James
10. "Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better" - Pat Riley
11."You can practice shooting eight hours a day, but if your technique is wrong then all you become is very good at shooting the wrong way" - Michael Jordan
12."A champion needs motivation above and beyond winning" - Pat Riley
13."Through hard work anything can happen" – Stephen Curry
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14."If something stands between you and your success— move it! Never be denied!" – Dwayne Wade
15."It's not enough just getting off the ground, but be the center of gravity" – Allen Iverson
16. "The more I practice, the luckier I get" - Gary Player
17. "Always remember why you started in the first place" – Kobe Bryant
18. “You can’t be afraid to fail, it’s the only way you succeed—you’re not gonna succeed all the time and I know that” – LeBron James
19. “If you want something, go out and work hard for it…and when it happens never forget where you came from and stay humble"– Stephen Curry
20."A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills and uses these skills to accomplish his goals" - Larry Bird
21."Basketball isn't just a sport; it's an art form, like poetry in motion" - Shaquille O'Neal
22."Never look back unless your goal is there" - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
23."Play each game as if its your last because someday it will be!" – Magic Johnson
24."Take what you can use & let the rest go by"- Oscar Robertson
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25. "When I step out on the court, my main objective is to win" – Kevin Durant
"The only way to get better at basketball is to play more"
26. "Take the good with the bad and make it better" - Isaiah Thomas
27. "Without passion you don't have energy, without energy you have nothing" - Donald Trump
28. “It’s not just a game, it’s an attitude– your attitude will carry you to success" – Larry Bird
29. “You miss 100% of the shots that you don’t take" – Wayne Gretzky
30. “The best ability is availability" – Tim Duncan
31."Success isn't given; it's earned through hard work and dedication"- Stephen Curry
32."It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it”- Benjamin Franklin
33."A champion understands that potential has no value if effort is not present"- David Robinson
34."Your dreams are never too big for God!" - Dwyane Wade
35."Be strong in mind & body"- Kobe Bryant
36. "If somebody tells me no, then I always try even harder to prove them wrong"- Allen Iverson
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37. "Champions do not become champions when they win"
38. "It's not always the size of a man, but it's his heart that really matters" - Kobe Bryant
39. “Teamwork begins by building trust”- Pat Riley
40. “Life is full of risks and challenges, you must take them head on or they will defeat you” – Vince Carter
41."The only way to succeed in life is to work hard at it"- Allen Iverson
42. "If you want something desperately enough, never give up on your dreams" – Michael Jordan
43. “Discipline yourself so no one has to do it for you”- LeBron James
44."You have to believe in yourself when nobody else does"- Magic Johnson
45."No matter how many mistakes or how slow the progress may be; success depends upon perseverance and determination" – Dwight Howard
46."Strive for greatness with effortless consistency" - Shaquille O'Neal
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47."A failure is not an option…it's a choice"– Kareem Abdul Jabbar
48. "Don't practice until you get it right; practice until you can't get it wrong!"– Chris Paul
49. "Sometimes you don't realize your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest weakness" - Kobe Bryant
50. “You have to think it before you do it” – Magic Johnson
51. “In order to be the best, you must be able to handle the worst”– Michael Jordan
52. "Focus on what needs to be done today, not tomorrow or next week" – Vince Carter
53."It's not how big you are; it's how big your heart is and how much fight there is in it"-Tim Duncan
54."If my mind can conceive it and my heart can believe it—then I can achieve it!"-Muhammad Ali
55."Work hard in silence, let success make the noise"– Kareem Abdul Jabbar
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56. “The only way through adversity is by overcoming obstacles one step at a time”- Allen Iverson
57. "Never give up on something that means so much to you″ – LeBron James
58. “Success doesn't depend on being handed things; but rather working hard for them”– Chris Paul
59. "Pressure creates diamonds when it gets too hot" – Stephen Curry
"The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have"
60. "Dream big, and never give up"- Stephen Curry
61. “The best way to predict the future is to create it”- LeBron James
62. “If you don't have confidence in yourself then no one else will either"– Dwyane Wade
63. "You can fail at what you don't want, so why not take a chance on doing something that you love?"- Magic Johnson
64."It's always important to keep chasing your dreams"- Isaiah Thomas
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65."No matter how much time you've wasted in the past, start now and make today count!" – Kobe Bryant
66. “When life puts an obstacle in your path, find a way around it or over it" - Shaquille O'Neal
67. "Success doesn't commute on any other road than hard work"– Allen Iverson
68."Keep believing in yourself; success will follow” – Vince Carter
69."Winning takes talent but consistency takes character" – Dwight Howard
70. "The only limits are those we place upon ourselves"- Pat Riley
71. “Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek”-Mario Andretti
72. "Success isn't owned; it's leased, and rent is due every day"- JJ Watt
73. “If at first you don’t succeed, try again" – Wilt Chamberlain
74."Never give up on something that you can't go a day without thinking about"- LeBron James
75."When obstacles arise, change your direction to reach your goal; do not change your decision for reaching it"- Bruce Lee
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76. “You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take”- Wayne Gretzky
77. "It doesn't matter how many times I get knocked down, I always get back up again"– Kevin Durant
78. "Set goals and strive for them with persistence" – Larry Bird
79. “You have no control over what other people think of you so focus on yourself instead”- Kobe Bryant
80."No rival can be truly beaten until he is outworked by his opponent"
81. “Be the hardest worker in the room” - Dwyane Wade
82. "You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great"– Zig Ziglar
83. "The best way out is always through" - Robert Frost
84. “Success isn't something that just happens - success is learned, success is practiced and then it is shared” – Spider Robinson
85. "If you're not making mistakes, then you're not taking enough chances."- John Wooden
86. “Strive for progress; not perfection”- Kobe Bryant
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87. "Sacrifice today for a better tomorrow"- Larry Bird
88."Life will knock us down but we can choose whether or not to stand back up"- Vince Carter
89."Don't focus on what's behind you; focus on what's ahead of you"- Michael Jordan
90."Your talent determines what your future looks like"– Stephen Curry
91."Give yourself an edge: Dare to work harder than everyone else" –Magic Johnson
92."Leaders are made when they learn how to make others better"– Kevin Durant
93. “Dream with your eyes open” - Allen Iverson
94. "Let the beauty of what you love be what you do"– Rumi
95. “Success isn't owned; it's leased, and rent is due every day” – JJ Watt
96. "You can have results or excuses, not both"– Arnold Schwarzenegger
97."If something is important enough, even if the odds are stacked against you, you should still do it" – Elon Musk
98."Don't ever forget why you started in the first place"- Kobe Bryant
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99."How bad do you want it? That's the only question that matters!"- Russell Westbrook
100. “Winning starts with beginning” - John Wooden
101. “The only way to get better is to push yourself” - Chris Paul
102. "It's the effort that you put in today that will create a tomorrow filled with success"– Allen Iverson
103. “Every successful person has failed many times, but never gave up" – Michael Jordan
104."Success isn't given; it's earned through hard work and dedication"- Magic Johnson
105."Leaders are those who show others the way by example" – LeBron James
106. “You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one” - Unknown
107. "Victory comes from finding opportunities in problems" - Kobe Bryant
108. “Don't ever be afraid to take risks or try something new”- Stephen Curry
109."Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody" – Dwight Howard
110."When nothing goes right, go left instead!"– Larry Bird
111. “Trust in your abilities, no matter how small they may be”- Shaquille O'Neal 112."Dare to be great!"– Kevin Durant
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113."Your hard work will pay off eventually"– Dwyane Wade
“No matter how difficult it is, never give up"
114. "You have to be able to accept failure to get better" - LeBron James
115. “If you don't fill your own cup, there's no way you can pour from it”- Kevin Love
116."Be relentless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire"– Dwyane Wade
117. “Dream bigger than yesterday and live for today” – Stephen Curry
118."The only person who can stop you is yourself"- Kobe Bryant
119. "It's not how big you are; it's how big you play!"– Magic Johnson
120. “Success isn't owned, it comes through continuous work” – Russell Westbrook
121."Sacrifice today so that tomorrow will bring greatness"– Larry Bird
122. “Your effort determines the level of success achieved” - Allen Iverson
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123."Take risks and always believe in yourself" – Chris Paul
124. “A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him” - Unknown
125."Surround yourself with those who will lift you higher"– Dwight Howard
126. “The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do” – Walter Bagehot
127. "Success doesn't come from sitting around and waiting"– Michael Jordan
128. “A champion is somebody who gets up when they can't” -Jack Dempsey
129."It takes courage to stand alone but it's even harder to stand surrounded by those who don't believe in you"– Kobe Bryant
130."See the goal, not the obstacles"- Magic Johnson
131. “Greatness comes with a price; sacrifice today for success tomorrow” – Shaquille O'Neal
132."Leaders are made through hard work and dedication"– LeBron James
133."Dream as if you'll live forever, but act as if you only have one shot"- Dwyane Wade
134. “No matter how good or bad something seems, keep going”- Kevin Love
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135."Focus on progress rather than perfection"- Stephen Curry
136. “Your time is limited so make sure your dreams won't be limited too” - Unknown
137."Your ability determines what your future looks like"– Russell Westbrook
138. “The best way to predict your future is to create it”- Chris Paul
139. “No matter how many times you fall, always stand up” – Allen Iverson
140. "Success is not a place at which one arrives but rather the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey"– Kobe Bryant
141. “If you want to be successful, never give up” - Magic Johnson
142."It's the struggle that teaches you life's greatest lessons"- Dwight Howard
143. “Risk more than others think is safe; Dream more than others think is practical” - Unknown
144."The only way to make your dream come true is to wake up and do something about it"- Stephen Curry
145. “A great life comes from consistently making small improvements each day”- Kevin Love
146."Focus on what you can control instead of worrying about things out of your reach"- LeBron James
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147."Use failure as fuel for success"– Michael Jordan
148. “When faced with defeat don't forget your successes” - Shaquille O'Neal
149."Courage isn't having the strength to go on; it's going on when you don't have strength"– Larry Bird
150. “Be the hardest worker in the room” - Dwight Howard
151. “If you want to be successful, work harder than everyone else” - Kobe Bryant
152. “Set yourself up for success by preparing ahead of time and never making excuses” - Chris Paul
153. "You can have results or excuses…not both"– Allen Iverson
154."Basketball is an art form; every shot is a canvas"- Magic Johnson
155. “A winner will find a way, while a loser will find an excuse”- Unknown
156."Every day you must learn something new and push out something old"– Stephen Curry
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157."Success doesn't come from what you do occasionally; it comes from what you do consistently" – Kevin Love
158. “No one ever said greatness came easily”- LeBron James
159."Don't give up when your luck runs out"- Dwyane Wade
160. “The only way to make progress is to stay consistent no matter how hard things get” - Shaquille O'Neal
161."The biggest failure isn't falling down but not getting back up again"
162. “Your attitude, not your aptitude will determine your altitude” - Zig Ziglar
163. "Success isn't something that just happens; success is learned, success is practiced and then it is shared"– Magic Johnson
164. “The only way to get better is to work hard every day”- Kobe Bryant
165."You can practice shooting eight hours a day, but if your technique is wrong, then all you become is very good at shooting the wrong way"– Reggie Miller
166. “Rise above the level of mediocrity and strive for excellence in everything you do” - Unknown
167."Learn from failure and keep moving forward"- LeBron James
168. “Be true to yourself no matter what situation you are in”- Dwyane Wade
169."You have to make sure that every possession counts like it's your last one" – Kevin Durant
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170. “Even when nobody believes in you still believe in yourself! Impossible becomes possible with faith & hard work” - Stephen Curry
171."Greatness requires patience, commitment and dedication"- Russell Westbrook
172. “If you want something special don't expect
173. “Success is a state of mind - if you want it, you can make it”- Shaquille O'Neal
174. "You have to be willing to do what others are not"– Larry Bird
175. “Greatness comes from within; never let anyone tell you different” - Unknown
176."It's okay to be scared; being scared means there may still be something worth fighting for" – Allen Iverson
177. “The only real failure is when you quit trying”- Magic Johnson
178."Keep moving and never settle"- Kevin Durant
179. “With hard work dreams become reality”- Kobe Bryant
180."Knowledge without discipline equals chaos"- Dwight Howard
181. “Be patient and consistent, great things will happen in time!” – Stephen Curry
182."If your dream doesn't scare you then it's too small"– LeBron James
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183. “Everyone has the power to control their destiny, don't give up on your goals or dreams just because others don't understand them” - Dwyane Wade
184."Have faith that even when hope is out of sight, trust that with patience
185. “Always give more than you take” - Shaquille O'Neal
186. "If you can't stand the pressure, don't play the game"– Larry Bird
187. “Time is your most valuable resource; use it wisely”- Kobe Bryant
188. “You are in control of your own destiny and no one else can decide what's best for you” - Chris Paul
189."Pain is temporary but success lasts forever"– Allen Iverson
190."Dreams only have value if they are chased after with passion and dedication"- Magic Johnson
191. “Success isn't something that just happens; it takes dedication, a plan and hard work to achieve greatness”- Unknown
192."There will always be obstacles in life but don't let them limit what you're capable of achieving "- Stephen Curry
193."The best way to get better is to consistently push yourself beyond your comfort zone" – Kevin Love
194. “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm”- LeBron James
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195."You never know how strong you are until being strong is all that's left"- Dwyane Wade
196. “Believe in yourself and all that you are; know that there is something inside of you greater than any obstacle” - Kobe Bryant
197. “The key to success is to never give up”- Allen Iverson
198. "Perseverance can make a huge difference between success and failure"– Dwight Howard
199. “Leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders”- Chris Paul
200."Pain today will be your strength tomorrow"- Kevin Durant
201. “If you believe it, the mind can achieve it” – Shaquille O'Neal
202."You must have faith in what you do before anyone else will"– Larry Bird
203. “Success isn't given, it's earned on the court, in the gym every day!”- Magic Johnson
204."Don't measure yourself by someone else's yardstick"- LeBron James
205. “Never let others dictate what your limits should be; only YOU decide how far to go!”- Dwyane Wade
206."Our limitations are self imposed once we set our minds free anything is possible"- Stephen Curry
207. "It's not about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward" - Rocky Balboa
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208. “If you want to be successful, find someone who has achieved the results you want and copy what they do and you'll achieve the same results”- Tony Robbins
209. “The only way to make something out of yourself is to work harder than anyone else around you” - Kobe Bryant
210. “Go out there and show them what greatness looks like!”- Dwyane Wade
211."You've got to dream big in order for your dreams to come true"- Kevin Durant
212. “Success takes commitment, dedication, discipline & belief in yourself” – Shaquille O'Neal
213."There will always be obstacles but don't let them limit who you are capable of being"– Larry Bird
214. “Failure is just an event; never let it define who or what you are!”- Magic Johnson
215."Don't settle for average; excellence is within reach if we strive for it!" – LeBron James
216. “Progress over perfection every time”- Chris Paul
217. "The best way to succeed is by learning from your failures"– Allen Iverson
218. “You can't be afraid of failure; embrace it and use it as a chance to improve”- Dwight Howard
219."Believe in yourself, take risks and never give up on your dreams"– Kevin Love
220. “If you fail to prepare, prepare to fail” - Unknown
221. “The key to success is hard work, dedication and passion" - Kobe Bryant
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222. “Be strong enough to stand up for what you believe in, even if it means standing alone”- Dwyane Wade
223."Success comes from never giving up on yourself"- Stephen Curry
224. "If something stands between you and your success, move it"– LeBron James
225. “Leaders are willing to take risks and be vulnerable”– Chris Paul
226."When someone doubts your abilities, use that as fuel to prove them wrong"- Magic Johnson
227. "Greatness isn't born; it's earned through hard work and dedication"– Allen Iverson
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