Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American basketball player Michael Redd.
Last updated on December 20, 2024.
Michael Wesley Redd is an American former professional basketball player. He was drafted 43rd overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2000 NBA draft. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, where he attended West High School. He was also a member of the U.S. national basketball team.
When I was in grade school I was always the guy that got 20 or 18 points. Even back then, I would lead my team in scoring.
Desmond Mason is one of my best friends in the world. And he's a great, great talent.
I'm not playing for the All-Star Game, I'm playing to win games.
It is all about confidence: 90% mental and 10% physical, that is what basketball is. I live by that and it seems to be working.
You are not worried about scoring; you are worried about winning the game.
I wanted to become one of the best guards in the NBA. In order to accomplish that, I had to increase the intensity of my workouts.
I know the next level for me is to make my teammates better, to win a championship, and to where they have confidence that they can score 20 or 15 points a night and be consistent.
Shooting is a lost art. I want to be one of the artists who is remembered for a long, long time.
I know that good things will happen for me if I keep working hard.
Obviously you look at "Magic" (Ervin Johnson) and Michael (Jordan) and you learn from them growing up, but I think you are just born with it from day one.
When I was 16 years old I led the team in scoring. I would attack, attack, attack and that is something I think you are just born with, I really do.
It wasn't a mistake to come out of college early. It was the best move I ever made. I had one year to practice and learn the NBA game. It was like a redshirt year.