508 Quotes by Michael Jordan

It’s easier for me to get ready for a game on the road because you’re expected to lose when you play away from home. That’s a challenge to right there and that perks my competitive juices.

I’d take 12 guys who had a strong passion for the game over 12 guys who don’t respect the game.

I basically expect anything. Isn’t that wild? I used to surprise myself a lot: certain moves, how I’d get out of trouble. But at some point, you accept the talent that you have, you accept your creativity.

When I play against someone that’s new in the league, I make him respect me. They may have heard about me, but now you get to see me actually in front of you. That drives me.

Basketball isn’t my job.

I wasn’t really a work conscious type of person.

It’s probably a twelve-day. He needs two days to wake up.

I’d like to be settled into somewhat of a normal life. Somewhat. I know it’s never going to be completely normal.

I won’t have any competitive instincts in any sports, other than golf. I can’t see being competitive in sports any more.