I’ve never been afraid of big moments. I get butterflies… I get nervous and anxious, but I think those are all good signs that I’m ready for the moment -Stephen Curry   Stephen Curry, a four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP, redefined what it means to handle pressure: “I’ve never been afraid of big moments....Read More

I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed – Michael Jordan   Michael Jordan, the greatest basketball player of...Read More

One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team  – Kareem Abdul Jabbar   Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and six-time champion, understood what too many talented players never learn: “One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make...Read More

The important thing is that your teammates have to know you’re pulling for them, and you really want them to be successful – Kobe Bryant   Kobe Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and one of the greatest competitors in basketball history, understood a truth that separates good teams from championship teams: “The important thing is...Read More

Every morning you have two choices: continue to sleep with your dreams, or wake up and chase them  – Carmelo Anthony   Carmelo Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star and one of the most prolific scorers in basketball history, understood a fundamental truth about success: “Every morning you have two choices: continue to sleep with your...Read More

To be the best, you have to work the hardest. You have to chase what seems impossible over and over and over again, because giving up is not an option, and when you feel like you’ve reached your limit, it’s only the beginning, that’s when it’s time to dig deep, to find the courage to...Read More

Whatever your goal is: dedicate yourself to it. And it’s going to be a lot of sacrifice, but if you love what you want to do, it shouldn’t be a problem – Derrick Rose   Derrick Rose, the youngest MVP in NBA history, understood what separates good players from great ones: “Whatever your goal is:...Read More

When you focus on the past that’s your ego…when I focus on the future it’s my pride…I kind of try to focus in the moment. In the present. That’s humility. That’s being humble – Giannis Antetokounmpo   Giannis Antetokounmpo, one of the most improved players in NBA history, lives by a powerful philosophy: “When you...Read More

If you’re the best player in the gym, then you need a new gym – Kelly Flagg   Kelly Flagg captured a fundamental truth about growth: “If you’re the best player in the gym, then you need a new gym.” For athletes who want to perform under pressure and in clutch situations, this mindset is...Read More

There’s no reason to hold yourself back and say you can’t do something in life unless you go for it and try to do it – Russell Westbrook   Russell Westbrook, one of the most fearless competitors in NBA history, lives by a simple philosophy: “There’s no reason to hold yourself back and say you...Read More