Top 85 Quotes & Sayings by Zach LaVine

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American athlete Zach LaVine.

Last updated on November 21, 2024.

Zachary Thomas LaVine is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected in the first round of the 2014 NBA draft with the 13th overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves. A two-time Slam Dunk Contest champion, he was named an NBA All-Star in 2021 and 2022.

American - Athlete | Born: March 10, 1995

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I went to a lot of college camps when I was younger... You just admire those players because they're at a higher level than you at that time.

Zach LaVine

Watching game film motivates me a lot. It shows me what I need to work on and determines the specific workouts I do.

Zach LaVine

I have really high expectations for myself, so I just want to go out there and compete.

Zach LaVine

My mom, Cheryl, worked two jobs to support me. She really helped the family stay together.

Zach LaVine

I usually start my day with a light breakfast of fruit and eggs and take granola bars with me to eat after practice. Lunch and dinner usually consist of chicken over pasta or rice and beans.

Zach LaVine

I feel like I'm supposed to be a shooter.

Zach LaVine

I just feel like whenever the team needs a bucket, I can come and get it. I feel I'm a really good scorer.

Zach LaVine

Every year is pressure. You need to put in on yourself to go out and perform.

Zach LaVine

Lunch was my favorite part at school.

Zach LaVine

I feel comfortable with the ball in my hands.

Zach LaVine

I can't drink anything but chocolate. I don't even like any milk but chocolate. When I eat cereal, I barely touch the white part.

Zach LaVine

I grew up playing basketball and baseball. I've always been active because my dad played professional football, so sports and working out have always been a part of my life.

Zach LaVine

It was a big-time change, coming off the bench.

Zach LaVine

There are a lot of critics out there, a lot of people that you want to prove wrong. But that's what your hard work is for in the offseason, spending hours and hours in the gym.

Zach LaVine

While taking sign language in high school, one of our assignments was to go out and participate in the deaf community, so I really got to know a lot of the group from that. I felt like they needed a little bit more of a voice because people treat them different just because they're hearing impaired.

Zach LaVine

Kris Dunn is a very athletic point guard.

Zach LaVine

I'll always have something to prove.

Zach LaVine

I played point guard my whole life.

Zach LaVine

I just have a connection with sign language. I always thought the deaf community was a different community to be a part of. In high school, me and my friend took sign language.

Zach LaVine

I'll forget what day it is sometimes. I have to look in my calendar every once in a while.

Zach LaVine

I have confidence in my game. I can get up and run the floor to the best of my ability, and above all, I'm going to play my hardest.

Zach LaVine

I'm not going to change my game because I got hurt.

Zach LaVine

There are going to be good days and bad days... and you have to learn to fight through that.

Zach LaVine

I remember when I was in third grade, I was in a classroom, and the teacher said, 'What do you want to do when you get older?' We were going around the room. I said, 'I want to be a professional basketball player.' She's like, 'That's not realistic.' I thought to myself, 'OK, watch.'

Zach LaVine

I've never been a shy person. I've always been able to talk pretty well.

Zach LaVine

Whether it's backing up or starting, I have the confidence to go out there and do good, so I'm gonna play my role.

Zach LaVine

You can never take a day off, because there's an All-Star on every team.

Zach LaVine

My ultimate goal is whenever I go on the court, I just want to be known as one of the better players.

Zach LaVine

I feel like I've accomplished everything I could in the dunk contest. It would be hard for me to go back and outdo myself.

Zach LaVine

In high school, we used to sign to each other during the game, signaling different plays and stuff like that. It was kind of fun. It was definitely unique.

Zach LaVine

I've always been taught that hard work doesn't fail.

Zach LaVine

Let's just say the genes were there for me to excel athletically.

Zach LaVine

I love the game of basketball. I guess it started with 'Space Jam.' Right after that movie, I went out there to my little Flight hoop and tried to do every dunk in the movie.

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I feel like people who know me, my fans, I want them to know I'm just a regular 21-year-old kid who likes movies, who likes to have fun. It lets people see the other side of you and not just the basketball thing.

Zach LaVine

I never thought I'd be an actor.

Zach LaVine

I know where I want to get to, and I know where I want to be still in my career.

Zach LaVine

I can create for others.

Zach LaVine

I put Tabasco sauce over everything. Or I put it on pretty much anything that wouldn't taste gross - I mean, I wouldn't put it on salad, but I like it on fried chicken, nachos... a lot of stuff.

Zach LaVine

I know everything about Michael Jordan.

Zach LaVine

I like to get a salad or fruit in me - just some good energy food - and then a plate a pasta with a breast of chicken.

Zach LaVine

I always felt like I'm a good one-on-one defensive player.

Zach LaVine

When I was younger, me and my dad used to do different things. I don't think I would call it community service. It was more just us doing nice things. We used to donate to Goodwill or do can drives. Give people money if they needed it. Little things like that.

Zach LaVine

If there are negative people around me, I just try to distance myself from that.

Zach LaVine

I've been on my grind to be the best player I can.

Zach LaVine

You have to handle adversity well. There are roadblocks you will have to fight through.

Zach LaVine

I've always been a very confident person, and I know how important it is to take advantage when life gives you opportunity.

Zach LaVine

My dad, Paul, is, like, my best friend.

Zach LaVine

Michael Jordan was that guy - he was Michael Jordan. So whatever he did, we followed.