Any American boy can be a basketball star if he grows up, up, up – Bill Vaughn.

You don’t play against opponents. You play against the game of basketball – Bobby Knight.

The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not – Charles Barkley.

This is the second most exciting indoor sport, and the other one shouldn’t have spectators – Dick Vertleib.

Fans never fall asleep at our games, because they’re afraid they might get hit by a pass – George Raveling.

The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need. Those boys simply would not play “Drop the Handkerchief” – James Naismith.

The secret is to have eight great players and four others who will cheer like crazy – Jerry Tarkanian.

Just remember, their fans think their players are supermen. Well we’re the kryptonite, and we’re gonna win – Jim Larranaga.

Basketball is like war in that offensive weapons are developed first, and it always takes a while for the defense to catch up – Red Auerbach.

Never underestimate the heart of a champion – Rudy Tomjanovich.

Basketball is the MTV of sports – Sara Levinson.

Sometimes a player’s greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team – Scottie Pippen.

To win, you’ve got to put the ball in the macrame – Terry McGuire.

I look at the NBA as a football game without the helmet – Tom Tolbert.