247 BEST Basketball Team Motivational Quotes (Top)
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Whether you are an individual athlete trying to up your game or a coach looking for the perfect words of motivation, these basketball team motivational quotes will give you the right kind of inspiration.
1. “The only way to prove that you’re a good sport is to lose.” – Ernie Banks
2. “Good teams become great ones when the members trust each other enough to surrender the Me for the We.” – Phil Jackson
3. “Teamwork makes the dream work!” – John C Maxwell
4. “You have to be able to take advantage of every opportunity presented in order for your team and yourself as an individual player to be successful." – Kobe Bryant
5. "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." - Michael Jordan
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6. "Nobody can win a game by themselves; it takes a team effort." - Magic Johnson
7. "If we all did our best every night, every day, there would never be any problems on any basketball court anywhere around this world." - Larry Bird
8 ."Whatever position I am placed in I must excel at it no matter what it may be." – Scottie Pippen
9. “Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, and the world work.” - Vince Lombardi
10. “Teamwork divides the task and doubles the success.” – Unknown
11. “The strength of the team is each individual member; the strength of each member is the team." - Phil Jackson
12. "Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it." - George Halas
13. "Basketball doesn't build character, it reveals it." – Author Unknown
14 . "It's not about having talent or skill-it's about hard work and heart" -Tim Duncan
15. "You must do more than just exist on your basketball court—you have to make an impact!" -Lebron James
16."Success isn't something you can achieve alone—teamwork creates success."-Jason Kidd
17. “In teamwork, silence isn't golden... It's deadly"– Mark Sanborn
18."Unity is strength-- when there are teamwork and collaboration wonderful things can be achieved." – Mattie Stepanek
19. “The nice thing about teamwork is that you always have others on your side.” – Margaret Carty
20. “No one can whistle a symphony, it takes an orchestra to play it." - H. E. Luccock
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21. "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much" - Helen Keller
22. "Teamwork makes the dream work– but a vision becomes a nightmare when the leader has a big dream and a bad plan" – John C Maxwell
23."When you form teams with members who are different from each other in some ways, they will come up with more creative solutions to problems" - Praveen Gupta
24. “It's amazing what ordinary people can do if they set out without preconceived notions."- Charles F Kettering
25."A single arrow is easily broken, but not ten in a bundle." – Japanese Proverb
26."If everyone is moving forward together then success takes care of itself."– Henry Ford
27."Teamwork begins by building trust and the one way to do that is to overcome our need for invulnerability." — Patrick Lencioni
28. “Teamwork is essential – it gives you people to celebrate with, and to hold you accountable.” -John C Maxwell
29. “The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime."- Babe Ruth
30. "Great teams consist of three things: A common purpose that binds them together; Individual commitment to that purpose; And mutual respect between all members" -Simon Sinek
31. "In teamwork, each person is valuable for their unique skills and perspectives they bring." -Neil Blumenthal
32."If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours"– Henry David Thoreau
33."Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight." – Unknown
34."It's not about having talent or skill-it's about hard work and heart" -Tim Duncan
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35 ."You must do more than just exist on your basketball court—you have to make an
36. “The only way to get out of the hole is to climb. The only way to do that is together” – Shaka Smart
37. "There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one." - Pat Riley
38. “Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it”-Lou Holtz
39. “Talent wins games but teamwork and intelligence wins championships”– Michael Jordan
40. “If you want to go fast, go alone; If you want to go far, go together" – African Proverb
41. "In basketball as in life, true joy comes from being fully present in each and every moment" - Phil Jackson
42."A successful team beats with one heart" – Unknown
43."No matter how talented you are individual effort isn't enough—team efforts makes dreams come true!" - Kobe Bryant
44."When two or more people coordinate their activities towards a common purpose they form an unbeatable combination." – Lailah Gifty Akita
45."Loyalty means everything on a team-- even if your shot isn't
46. “Teamwork begins by building trust and the one way to do that is to overcome our need for invulnerability” – Patrick Lencioni
47. "Never underestimate the power of teamwork" - Unknown
48. “In a team effort, everyone is important and everyone contributes” – Joe Gibbs
49 . "It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it." - Warren Buffet
50. “A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work”– Colin Powell
51."Don't let fatigue make cowards of us all" - Steve Kerr
52."You have what it takes if you just believe in yourself" – Derrick Rose
53."Perseverance conquers all things."- Virgil
54."If you want something you've never had before, then do something you've never done before!" — Dr. Phil McGraw
55. “The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do” - Walter Bagehot
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56."The only limit on your impact is your imagination and commitment" – Anthony Robbins
57. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky
58. “Successful teams are made up of individuals with a sense of interdependence – a willingness to give and receive help" - Patrick Lencioni
59. “Teamwork makes the dream work” – John C Maxwell
60. "The best way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing" - Walt Disney
61. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” – Helen Keller
62. “Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success”- Henry Ford
63. "Victory comes from finding opportunities in problems."— Sun Tzu
64 ."Good teams incorporate teamwork into their culture, creating the building blocks for success" -Ted Sundquist
65. "A team above all else—above individual accomplishments & personal glory."– Shaquille O'Neal
66. "It takes both sides working hard for one another not just on court but off court as well, that's what builds championship teams". — Kobe Bryant
67. “Champions know there are no shortcuts to excellence”― Phil Jackson
68. “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet”― Bobby Unser
69. “If you want to be a champion, you must train like one" -Micheal Jordan
70. "Dream big and never give up" – Magic Johnson
71. “Don't let what other people think stop you from doing anything" -Dwayne Wade
72. "The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning"- Pele
73. "Pressure is a privilege—it only comes to those who earn it." –Billie Jean King
74."It's not about how hard you hit; it's about how hard can you get hit and keep moving forward". — Rocky Balboa
75."Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm"– Ralph Waldo Emerson
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76."A winner never stops trying”- Tim Notke
77. “Talent wins games but team work and intelligence wins championships”– Michael Jordan
78. "You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." - Zig Ziglar
79."Hard times don't last forever; tough people do"– Anonymous
80.“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
80. “The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital” – Joe Paterno
81. “It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get back up”- Vince Lombardi
82. "Adversity causes some men to break, others to break records" -William A. Ward
83. “Success isn't owned; it's leased and rent is due every day”– J.J Watt
84. "Winning is a habit" —Vince Lombardi
85."Stay humble, stay hungry"- Larry Bird
86. "You can't put a limit on anything, the more you dream the farther you get."—Michael Phelps
87."There may be people that have more talent than you but there’s no excuse for anyone working harder than you do".- Derek Jeter
88."Leaders become great not because of their power but because of their ability to empower others! "-John C Maxwell
89."Focus on your goal today and don't look back"— Kobe Bryant
90. "Without self discipline, success is impossible" – Lou Holtz
91. “I’ve failed over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”- Michael Jordan
92. “A champion is someone who gets up when they can't” -Jack Dempsey
93. "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in a dog" – Mark Twain
94. “The only way to prove that you’re a good sport is to lose”- Ernie Banks
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95. “Everything you need is already inside you; get started”– Lance Armstrong
96. "You can have results or excuses, not both."— Arnold Schwarzenegger
97."Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do" — Oprah Winfrey
98."Nobody said it was going to be easy; just worth it!" – Unknown
99. "Winning isn't everything, but wanting it is".—Vince Lombardi
100. “If at first don’t succeed try and try again... then quit! There's no point in being a damn fool about it.- WC Fields
101. “It takes months to find a customer and seconds to lose one”—Unknown
102. “If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you”— Fred Devito
103. "The only way to get better is through hard work." -Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
104. “There are no limits in life, only plateaus and the willingness to break them" – Bruce Lee
105. "You can do anything but not everything"– David Allen
106."My motto is 'Go big or go home'"- Willie Robertson
107. "Don't limit yourself; many people limit themselves to what they think they can do." -Michael Jordan
108. “Every adversity brings with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit”― Napoleon Hill
109."Your dreams don't have deadlines". —Unknown
110. "Winning means being unafraid to lose"—Frank Robinson
111. “You cannot be defeated unless you give up on yourself” -Kobe Bryant
112. “The more effort you put in, the higher your rewards will be" – Stephen Curry
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113. "It's not just about being talented; it's about having the heart and passion to compete."- Allen Iverson
114. "I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying." -Michael Jordan
115. “There are no shortcuts; success is earned”–Scottie Pippen
116."Success isn't given, it's earned" – LeBron James
117. "Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it"— George Halas
118. “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard” —Tim Notke
119. "If something stands between you and your success—move it!"—Dwayne Johnson
120. “There may be people that have more talent than you but there’s no excuse for anyone working harder than you do".- Derek Jeter
121. "You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them"– Michael Jordan
122. “The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary” -Vince Lombardi
123. "If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you"— Fred Devito
124. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” —Wayne Gretzky
125."Whenever I feel like giving up; I remember why I held on for so long in the first place."— Unknown
126. "It's not about perfect; it's about effort" – Jillian Michaels
127. “Pain is temporary, but glory lasts forever” – Lance Armstrong
128. "Success isn't overnight- keep grinding!"– Kobe Bryant
129.“The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning” ― Pele
130."Don't let anyone tell you can't do something"– Stephen Curry
131. “Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do" – Unknown
132. “Today is your chance to build the tomorrow you want” – Unknown
133. "Be fearless in pursuit of what sets your soul on fire"– Jennifer Lee
134. “You can have excuses or results, but not both”— Arnold Schwarzenegger
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135. "The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose."- Ernie Banks
136."It's always too early to quit"- Norman Vincent Peale
137. "If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you"— Fred Devito
138."Greatness is earned, never awarded."―Dwayne Johnson
139. “No guts no glory” -Unknown
140."A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step"– Lao Tzu
141. “Don't watch the clock; Do what it does: KEEP GOING!” —Sam Levenson
142. "Your biggest competitor should be yourself"- Kobe Bryant
143. “The best way out is always through” -Robert Frost 144 ."Anything worth having
145. “The only way to get better is through hard work” -Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
146. “There are no shortcuts; success is earned” – Scottie Pippen
147. "Your biggest competitor should be yourself" — Kobe Bryant
148. “It's always too early to quit" -Norman Vincent Peale
149. "Success isn't given, it's earned" — LeBron James
150. "Anything worth having doesn't come easy"- Unknown
151."If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything"-John Wooden
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152. "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."–Micheal Jordan
153."The more I practice, the luckier I get"— Gary Player
154. “A champion needs a motivation above and beyond winning”― Pat Riley
155."If something stands between you and your success—move it!"— Dwayne Johnson
156. "Never give up on what you really want to do," –Ralph Waldo Emerson
157. ‘Impossible Is Just A Big Word Thrown Around By Small Men Who Find It Easier To Live In The World They’ve Been Given Than To Explore"
158. “Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do” — Unknown
159. “The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning” ― Pele
160. "Strength does not come from physical capacity; It comes from an indomitable will"— Mahatma Gandhi
161. “You just can't beat the person who never gives up" –Babe Ruth
162."If you want something you've never had, You must be willing to do something you've never done"–Thomas Jefferson
163. "It doesn't matter how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get back up" –Vince Lombardi 164 ."Fight until the finish"— Kobe Bryant
165."Start each day with a positive thought and a grateful heart"– Roy T Bennet
166. "Don't forget that failure is often a prerequisite for great success"–Lloyd Blankfein
167. ”Dream big and dare to fail” - Norman Vaughan
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168. "There are no limits. There are only plateaus and we must go beyond them"- Bruce Lee
169. “Effort equals results” - Unknown
170. “Champions keep playing until they get it right” –Billie Jean King
171. “The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win” – Kobe Bryant
172. "If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow"–Beyonce
173. “It's supposed to be hard; if it wasn't hard, everyone could do it”— Jimmy Valvano
174 . "A champion isn't defined by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall."- Serena Williams
175."You don't always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go and see what happens"- Mandy Hale
176. "Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts"– Winston Churchill
177."Winners don't wait for chances; they take them" -Anonymous
178. ‘Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters' — Margaret Wheatley
179. "Believe in yourself and all that you are; know that there is something inside of you greater than any obstacle."― Christian D Larson
180."The only way to get better is through hard work and dedication" –Stephen Curry
181. “If you're not going all the way, why go at all?”– Joe Namath
182. "Never let your fears decide your future" -Unknown
183. “The only thing that can stop a team from getting what they want is themselves” – Michael Jordan
184. "Pressure is a privilege" -Billie Jean King
185."Success starts with showing up every day"– Kobe Bryant
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186."Nothing worth having comes easy"- Theodore Roosevelt
187. “Every champion was once a contender who refused to give up” — Rocky Balboa
188. “The harder you work, the luckier you get.” – Gary Player
189."To be successful, you have to use each day as an opportunity to improve"– John Wooden
190. “Pressure is something you feel when you don't know what you're doing” —Patrick Ewing
191."There are no shortcuts; it's hard work and dedication that gets you where you want to be"–Kobe Bryant
192. “Success doesn't come easy. It takes patience, persistence and perseverance” — Unknown
193. "What separates good from great is extra effort" - Kobe Bryant
194. “Sometimes there are no answers and no solutions other than showing
195. "The road to success is always under construction"― Lilly Singh
196. “A winner never stops trying” — Tom Landry
197. "Work hard, stay humble and stay focused." – Maree Folwer
198. “Tough times don't last; tough people do" - Robert Schuller
199."You can't put a limit on anything; the more you dream, the farther you get"–Michael Phelps
200. “It's not how good you are but how bad you want it”— Unknown
201. “I will prepare and some day my chance will come”- Abraham Lincoln
202. "The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose" -Ernie Banks
203. “It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog”– Mark Twain
204. "To be successful, you have to believe in something with such conviction that it becomes a reality." – Anita DeFrantz
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205. “If you want something done right, do it yourself”— Unknown
206. “Teamwork makes dream work"– John C Maxwell
207."No matter how tough your circumstances may be, never give up on yourself."― Stephen Curry
208. “For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others; if I can do both those things then I have had a pretty good day"- Elon Musk
209."Success isn't always about greatness; it's about consistency"— Dwayne Johnson
210."Success happens when preparation meets opportunity"– Robert Kiyosaki
211. “The most successful people are those who think up new ideas” — Unknown
212. "You can't be afraid to fail; it's the only way you succeed" –Larry Bird
213. “Don't wait for opportunity, create it”— Unknown 214 ."Success is not something that comes overnight; there are no shortcuts"– LeBron James
215. “Champions know there are no shortcuts to the top. You have to take the stairs” — Brooke Anderson
216. "Winning isn't everything- but wanting to win is." -Vince Lombardi
217. “Everything starts with a dream, develops with an idea and becomes a reality through hard work and commitment" – Unknown
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218."Be stronger than your excuses" — Anonymous
219."Knowledge has power; knowledge shared has even more power"- Stephen Curry
220."If you want success, you must be willing to put in extra effort"—Kobe Bryant
221. “The only way to get better is to never give up” — Unknown
222. "The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory" – Les Brown
223. “A team can accomplish more than an individual"– Malcolm Forbes
224. "It's not about winning or losing; it's about giving everything you have"- Dwayne Wade
225."Be hungry for success, be hungry for greatness"– Kobe Bryant
226. “No matter how many times you fail, you must keep trying and never lose faith in yourself”— Unknown
227."Dreams don't work unless you take action"— Ali Rahmani
228. “Talent wins games but teamwork and intelligence wins championships” — Michael Jordan
229."You can do anything if you put your mind to it"— LeBron James
230."Success comes after hard work". –Anonymous
231. “Trust yourself and believe in your dreams”— Unknown
232."Hard work will always beat talent when talent fails to work hard" -Kevin Durant
233."You are capable of more than you know; trust your instincts"- Steve Jobs
234."Success doesn't come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently"– Marie Forleo
235. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts” — Winston Churchill
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236. “You miss 100% of the shots you don't take”— Wayne Gretzky
237. "The only way to get better at something is to practice" – Stephen Curry
238. “Champions do not become champions when they win an event but in the hours, weeks, months and years before it takes place”— Toni Nader
239."Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough"– Og Mandino
240. “Commitment leads to action; action brings your dream closer”— Marcia Wieder
241."Winning isn't everything but wanting to win is"— Vince Lombardi
242. “It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up again”―Vince Lombardi
243."If nothing changes, nothing changes"— Kobe Bryant
244."Focus on what needs doing today; don't worry about tomorrow or yesterday"- LeBron James
245. “Leaders are made through hard work and dedication”
246. “A champion is simply someone who never gives up" –Robin Sharma
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247. "Your best players have to be your hardest workers." - Larry Brown Continue listing out
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