Top 86 Quotes & Sayings by Kawhi Leonard - Page 2

I'm not one of the guys in the league for the fame. I'm here so I can take of my family, my mom, my friends and take care of myself.

I don't care about winning an MVP - the MVP doesn't mean you're the best player in the league.

I've been working hard to be one of the focal points in the NBA, one of the top guys.

It was a great feeling to be named an All-Star starter, to know that my hard work is paying off and fans around the world are recognizing that.

My mindset is the same every game.

I just think repetition and getting the game reps shooting the ball in games really helps, rather than just practicing. You can get game timing.

I'm just going out there to do my role, the same role - defense first - and then see how the ball turns out on the offensive end.

People would ask what college are you going to, and I'd say, 'San Diego State.' And they'd say, 'Why?'

I'm just happy that I get the opportunity to do the things on the court that I do in practice.

The bigs are there on the help-side if the guy goes by me, and I'm able to switch to other offensive players.

I've got to learn how to create shots for others.

If I get noticed for my individual performance, that's what happens. Other than that, I'm just trying to win the game.

Whoever I'm playing against, I go in and try to stop their best scorer and try to get myself going on the offensive end.

I love the game of basketball, and as long as I can do that, keep playing and try to get some more championships with the organization, I'll be happy.

Everything outside doesn't matter when I'm on the court; it's just me and nothing else. Family problems, school, what happened to my father, all the stress goes away.

I believed I could play in the NBA.

If I can get back and win a championship, that's what I'm trying to do.

I'm just here to play basketball and have fun and try to win another championship.

I can't be impatient. It would show on the floor, and I won't compete if I'm thinking about getting the ball.

Obviously, I like guys that can defend other positions. Draymond Green is doing a great job with Golden State. Jimmy Butler brings it every night when I'm out there.

I want the kids to know that it's not a myth that somebody from their city plays and wins in the NBA. I just want to influence them to work hard and do whatever they want to do in life, whether it's to be a basketball player or scientist... if they believe in themselves, they can do anything.

You just go out there and try to compete and try to make a play for your teammates.

It's definitely fun when you're able to translate your practice into the game. It's fun, and you know that your hard work paid off.

Tony Allen is a good defender, very smart.

It's just a great feeling, once you have a child.

At the end of the day, we all know what the Jordan logo means, and you can't take anything away from that. But it's pretty cool to have my own logo on a Jordan shoe.