Metta World Peace

Coach

99 Quotes

The panda is a funny, lovable animal, which defends its territory well. It's strong but calm. It suits me perfectly.

Patience is weapon. I learned that from my Laker days.

I work hard. That's what people should know about me. I work hard. I eat right. I'm in the gym.

This media era is amazing. Twitter, Facebook, ESPN, news outlets everywhere.

I've learned a lot from my own kids. Actually, my son was the reason why I got involved in other things outside of basketball.

As far as the pros, people pay to come and see us, and I appreciate it because I'm able to take care of my family. So I don't really judge fans about what they say, good or bad.

I got bullied so much at 11 and 12 that I became the bully. I didn't want to get bullied no more. And that just carried on through my life.

If it was up to me, I'd have everybody's jersey different. Each player would have their separate one. I think the game should be a joy, I think the game should be colorful.

I'm one of the best all-around small forwards in the world.

When you play angry, you can't focus.

I'm always excited about life in general.

I know we had a lot of wars on the court. The Pistons - those were the roughest games I ever played in.

I coach a couple players. But it's not a thing where I'm going to hide and be that perfect mentor. I just give them the best advice I can and live my life accordingly.

I don't care if I'm starting or sweeping the floors. You hear me? I want to win.

You can tell when somebody is chosen basketball-wise. You can tell.

Now I will bop my head to gangsta music - I'm not going to lie.

I wish I would have listened, when I was a kid, to my elders or people who had my best interests at heart, and then I wish I would have been more conscious at that age also.

I started to music when I was about 19 years old. Most people that do music, they get training, or they develop themselves before they let their music out. For myself, I was actually developing myself and putting my music out at the same time.

I'm going to watch basketball regardless of whether I coach or watch it on TV.

I don't care who I align with. Things happen naturally.

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