Michael Jordan Quotes

My father used to say that it's never too late to do anything you wanted to do. And he said, 'You never know what you can accomplish until you try.'

If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome.

Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game, then the game will shortcut you. If you put forth the effort, good things will be bestowed upon you. That's truly about the game, and in some ways that's about life too.

Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.

Discovering the context

The quote encourages a lighthearted and joyful approach to sports, emphasizing the importance of simply participating, having fun, and appreciating the game itself.

The game of basketball has been everything to me. My place of refuge, place I've always gone where I needed comfort and peace. It's been the site of intense pain and the most intense feelings of joy and satisfaction. It's a relationship that has evolved over time, given me the greatest respect and love for the game.

Always turn a negative situation into a positive s... -Michael Jordan

Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation.

I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.

I've always believed that if you put in the work, ... -Michael Jordan

I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.

I can accept failure, everyone fails at something.... -Michael Jordan

I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying.

In any investment, you expect to have fun and make... -Michael Jordan

In any investment, you expect to have fun and make money.

If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.

As athletes, we're used to reacting quickly. Here, it's 'come, stop, come, stop.' There's a lot of downtime. That's the toughest part of the day.

I hope the millions of people I've touched have the optimism and desire to share their goals and hard work and persevere with a positive attitude.

Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence w... -Michael Jordan

Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.

I'm patient.

Gambling is legal and betting is legal, for what I... -Michael Jordan

Gambling is legal and betting is legal, for what I bet.

Discovering the context

This quote plays on the words "gambling" and "betting" to create a humorous statement. It suggests that the speaker is making a witty play on words, stating that both gambling and betting are legal, given the speaker's humorous use of "for what I bet" as a pun on the word "bet."

The game is my wife. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me back fulfillment and peace.

Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.

My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength.

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