Lebron James, often considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time, is not just known for his prowess on the court, but also for his insightful and inspiring words. Throughout his career, Lebron has provided us with some unforgettable quotes that serve as daily motivation and testament to his competitive spirit and unrelenting drive for success. Here are 20 of the most popular quotes said by Lebron James:
- “You can’t be afraid to fail. It’s the only way you succeed – you’re not gonna succeed all the time and I know that.”
- “I like criticism. It makes you strong.”
- “I don’t need too much. Glamor and all that stuff don’t excite me. I am just glad I have the game of basketball in my life.”
- “I always say, decisions I make, I live with them. There’s always ways you can correct them or ways you can do them better. At the end of the day, I live with them.”
- “I treat my team just like a family. No matter how hard you may push your family, they’ll never go away. They’ll always be there for you and I think the same of my team.”
- “Every night on the court, I give it my all, and if I’m not giving 100 percent, I criticize myself.”
- “The only thing that you can do in this life is strive for greatness, do not settle for anything less.”
- “Commitment is a big part of what I am and what I believe. How committed are you to winning? How committed are you to being a good friend?”
- “I’m going to use all my tools, my God-given ability, and make the best life I can with it.”
- “I think the reason why I’m the person I am today is because I went through those tough times when I was younger.”
- “My mom and I have always been there for each other. We had some tough times, but she was always there for me.”
- “I know how important I am to the success of my team, and I will work day and night to make sure we reach our goals.”
- “Being the only man in the household with my mom definitely helped me grow up fast.”
- “I think team first. It allows me to succeed, it allows my team to succeed.”
- “Once you become a professional athlete or once you do anything well, then you’re automatically a role model … I have no problem being a role model. I love it. I have kids looking up to me and hopefully I inspire these kids to do good things.”
- “Real friendships are hard to come by. That’s why on the court I’m kind of unselfish. I think it’s a team game and you have to be able to make your teammates better.”
- “You know, God gave me a gift to do other things besides play the game of basketball.”
- “I never get too high on my stardom or what I can do.”
- “Every night I come to the stadium and I’m ready to play. If I come off the bench, I’m ready to play. If I don’t play for five games, I’m ready to play.”
- “I love the winning, I can take the losing, but most of all; I Love to play.”
Whether it’s his deep sense of commitment, his unyielding strength to face criticism, or his belief in making his teammates better, these quotes encapsulate the essence of Lebron James, both as an athlete and as a person. They serve not only as inspirational sayings for aspiring athletes, but also for anyone seeking to excel in their chosen field, displaying a clear picture of success, dedication, and the true spirit of sportsmanship.