I chose this quote by Stephen Curry to illustrate the meaning behind it, even though there were plenty more I could have Chosen. I also chose this quote as result of it being by my favorite athlete, Stephen Curry. Above all, it is because it’s a basketball quote, which is my favorite sport. I read the quotes by him, then I thought about it and realized that this one has a lot of meaning behind it. The quote deals with having success after you go through also conquer your biggest fears and problems; making better decisions than past mistakes. First and foremost, Stephen Curry is already one of the most successful athletes, also NBA players in the world. He overcame his obstacles today, although when he entered the NBA they had just begun. He suffered from severe ankle sprains which costed him the majority of the first three of his NBA seasons out of eight. As a result of his mentality, heart, of course skill, came great rewards along the way: NBA All-Rookie First …show more content…
In last years NBA finals, the Warriors blew a well earned 3-1 lead against the Cavaliers, costing the Warriors their back to back championship, giving the Cleveland Cavaliers their first. After game seven, during the press conferences, Stephen Curry said, “I’ll take it on the chin, cause I know I didn’t play my best, and that's something I’ll have to live with.” In the 2016-17 regular season, Curry has been owning up to blowing that lead. Making over three hundred 3 pointers, becoming the first to do it five years straight. Putting himself into the MVP race for the third straight year, even though he won’t win it. Last but not least, coming up big in round one of the NBA Playoffs against the Portland Trailblazers; sweeping Portland in the series 4-0. The Warriors move on to round two to face the Los Angeles Clippers or the Utah
During the 2015-2016 season, Lebron James went home to the Cavaliers and went on to have wins of 57 and losses 25. In the playoffs, the Cavaliers were playing the Golden State Warriors. The Cavaliers were down 3-1, if they were to lose
Still ending the year strong with a point overage of 28 points per game, winning his third consecutive scoring title.
Steph Curry’s hard work led him to be the face of the Warriors franchise. Stephen Curry has gotten many achievements and will continue to do so. He will lead the Warriors to another NBA title this
I like this quote because there are a lot of times in sports where there is a guy that may seem bigger or have more strength but that never stopped him. Personally, if I was in a football or basketball game and we were down on points I would have loved to have a coach or teammate use this quote because it is really motivational and uplifting. It personally motivates me because knowing that even people
Stephen Curry’s return was nothing less than positive deviance as he heroically overcame trials. During the first round of the NBA Playoffs Curry had suffered from a sprained right Knee which disabled his game appearance for 3 weeks. Although his injury was unfortunate Curry spent vast amounts of time rehabbing throughout recovery period. Due to Curry’s breath taking performance in Game four of the Western Semi
Standing on the floor of Quicken Loans Arena, Stephen Curry wins his first ever NBA Championship. Game six of the NBA Finals has ended and thousands of fans scream and shout with excitement. Stephen Curry is looked at as the leader of the Golden State Warriors, the winners of the season. Considered one of the greatest shooters of all time, he is adored across the country. Stephen finished the season with a championship and MVP award, and at first glance it seems simply because of his hard work and dedication to sport he loves. However, other factors may have been involved that lead him towards his accomplishments.
“No matter how hard life pushes you down, no matter how much you hurt, you have to bounce back.” and “ If you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will.” were both very great quotes from Sheryl Swoopes. These quote are something I do think about in basketball practice. I think of it when I feel like I’m about to give up. Swoopes was nicknamed the “Female Michael Jordan” for great
This quote has meaning to me; for example, it is written by a baseball player yet everyone can understand along with learn from it. Everyone can wander around after reading this quote and understand how it relates to life. When Babe Ruth mentions that when a person tries their hardest, it is tough to overcome that person, whether it’s an argument, athletics, or a form
The 2016 scoring champion and a two-time Most Valuable Player for the Golden State Warriors. Two-time Federation of International Basketball Associations also known as (FIBA) world cup gold medalist. Scored an average of 10.7 points per game. Steph Curry who is a member of the Golden State Warriors he’s one of the point guards on the team and he is a great role model.
The 52-year drought is officially over. LeBron James finally brought a championship to Cleveland and in dominating fashion. Behind, the heroics of James, the Cleveland Cavaliers were able to accomplish what no other team has done. The Golden State Warriors seemed as if they were destined for a repeat leading the series 3-1 and will likely cap off their historic season. The criticism instantly began towards James. It wasn't anything he hasn't heard before.
This quote by Frank Outlaw is very inspiring. It is a very popular quote. As an athlete I’ve seen this quote before, it is very popular in sports and fitness websites. It is a quote to live by, i find it very meaningful. In addition i would say that it can relate to everyone’s everyday life.
“You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.” - Michael Jordan Winners are not people who never fail, they are people who never quit. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are wrong.
Influential people use words to motivate others to become successful and to get back up. Stephen Curry insists on giving his fans confidence by saying, “Every time I rise up, I have confidence that I’m going to make it.” However, he wants to motivate them as well by telling his story. Even though he didn’t tell his story in this quote, there is a story behind it. “A lot of people fear failure, and I think that holds a lot of people back. But a lot of times, it’s possibly the best thing that could happen to you because you learn how to get back up, you learn how to do it better and you’re stronger from that, ” said Shaun Livingston. Shaun is saying that fear holds people back. “We’re addicted to the feeling of winning. We want it so bad again that we’ll almost play through anything.”
This quote really hit home for me. It shows me that life is going to hand me different and hard things but I am strong enough mentally to accomplish them. When I was eleven years old, I was struggling in baseball.
Jordan, known for his impressive basketball career, explains that success does not come without failure. As a sophomore in high school, Jordan was cut from the varsity basketball team and his disappointment drove him to working tirelessly to become a better player. His relentless drive caused him to break numerous collegiate records and become one of the most decorated athletes in history (“Michael Jordan Biography”). His athletic career, from being cut from his varsity team to becoming one of the greatest basketball players, demonstrates the importance of learning from personal failures and creating success out of these