Quotes about Athletics

I boxed, I was 2-0 as far as amateur boxing and it was fun but I didn't really want to compete no more.

There are guys who have no business being in school, but they're here because this is the path to the NFL. There's no other way. Then there's the other side that says raise the SAT eligibility requirements. OK, raise the SAT requirement at Alabama and see what kind of team they have. You lose athletes, and then the product on the field suffers.

I look forward to partnering with campus executives, administrators, coaches and student-athletes to enhance the intercollegiate athletics experience.

When it comes to cardio, we know I don't have a problem.

That's what I'm known for, I got cardio and pressure.

I'm a professional, so any match against Barcelona in the Champions League is special to me.

I love championships. That's when I want to be at my best. I love those environments. It brings the best out of me.

Over the last three years, UCLA has helped me grow as an athlete, a scholar, and a member of the community. I have made some mistakes along the way; however, I am grateful that I made those mistakes backed by such a supportive and positive university so that I could learn from them and better myself.

I hate being out there with those garbage men. They don't get you the ball.

I truly love the game; I wouldn't be playing if I didn't love the game. I'm not getting paid astronomical dollars; it's truly for the love of the game of basketball.

I was always at the gymnasium every day at six o'clock after school. In the mornings I would run, looking forward to future golden gloves and Olympic tournaments.

As long as I'm in great shape, nobody beats me, for sure.