Basketball really had its origin in Indiana, which remains the center of the sport.

Basketball doesn't build character it reveals it.

The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need.

Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideals.

I am sure that no man can derive more pleasure from money or power than I do from seeing a pair of basketball goals in some out of the way place.

Basketball is a pure invention.

Games have been called the lab for the development of moral attributes, but they will not, of themselves, accomplish this purpose. They must be properly conducted by competent individuals.

In case of dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into the field.

I postpone death by living, by suffering, by error, by risking, by giving, by losing.

For every departed glory there is always a new discovery

Soul meets soul on lovers' lips.

It comes with it, this is my work and all the media thing is just a big bonus for me. I'm just enjoying being in the spotlight right now so it's not a big deal for me.

When everyone leaves you it's loneliness you feel, when you leave everyone else it's solitude.

I'm not interested in a persona.

And here's Moses Kiptanui - the 19 year old Kenyan, who turned 20 a few weeks ago.

Sunblock! I don't like to tan my face because it's bad for wrinkles.

You want to be the guy who makes an impact in every game. In this sport it's all about results-winning games and making the playoffs.