Everybody has talent, but ability takes hard work. Michael Jordan More Quotes by Michael Jordan More Quotes From Michael Jordan Basketball isn't just about the bright lights, packed arenas and highlight reels. Basketball is a way of life. Basketball is a relationship between you and the ball, you and your teammates. If you love the game, nobody can take that from you. Michael Jordan lightbasketballgames Because I want every kid to be viewed as a person rather than as a member of a certain race does not mean that I'm not black enough. . . . Do they want me to be positive just for black kids and negative for everybody else? Michael Jordan basketballmeankids I play to win, whether during practice or a real game. And I will not let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win. Michael Jordan inspirational-sportsbasketballsuccess I want to play for years. Michael Jordan wantplayyears The good part about being famous is being able to help people. The hard part is every day you have to be in a good mood, because that is what people expect. You learn to get good at it. Michael Jordan nbabasketballinspirational There is no such thing as a perfect basketball player, and I don't believe there is only one greatest player either. Michael Jordan basketballplayerbelieve I think school is very important and I personally had a great experience at North Carolina, which helped shape me as a basketball player and a person. Every once in a while, you will have a player who can make the jump and have an immediate impact on the professional level, but most of the players who come out would absolutely benefit from going to college. Michael Jordan basketballplayerschool I never thought a role model should be negative. Michael Jordan role-modelsbasketballnegative When I lose the sense of motivation and the sense to prove something as a basketball player, it's time for me to move away from the game. Michael Jordan motivationbasketballinspirational I hope the millions of people I've touched have the optimism and desire to share their goals and hard work and persevere with a positive attitude. Michael Jordan optimisticattitudepositive To be successful you have to be selfish, or else you never achieve. And once you get to your highest level, then you have to be unselfish. Stay reachable. Stay in touch. Don't isolate. Michael Jordan basketballsuccessmotivational 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. Michael Jordan passionmoneybasketball Once I made a decision, I never thought about it again. Michael Jordan nbadecisioninspirational I built my talents on the shoulders of someone else's talent. Michael Jordan shouldersbuilttalent People say they wish they were Michael Jordan. OK, do it for a year. Do it for two years. Do it for five years. When you get past the fun part, then go do the part where you get into cities at three a.m. and you have fifteen people waiting for autographs when you're as tired as hell. Michael Jordan tiredfunpast A loss is not a failure until you make an excuse. Michael Jordan excuseloss The key to success is failure Michael Jordan nbakeysinspirational If you think and achieve as a team, the individual accolades will take care of themselves. Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships. Michael Jordan basketballteamworkthinking Each time I step on the basketball court, I never know what will happen. I live for the moment. I play for the moment. Michael Jordan focusbasketballplay If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them Michael Jordan nbabasketballtrying
