Top 55 Zach LaVine Quotes

I’m not going to change my game because I got hurt.

I had no clue about taxes at all. I didn’t know they hit your paycheck. There’s something that you’ve always got to put money away for. I didn’t know you’ve got to put money away for it, even though it’s coming out your own money. It’s like, ‘What the heck?’

I like to prove people wrong.

I like to get a salad or fruit in me – just some good energy food – and then a plate a pasta with a breast of chicken.

You have to communicate with your teammates; you have to be on a string. There are a lot of things that go into a play. And then you are guarding a two or three, which is probably one of their better players on the team, so you’re focused on them.

I always felt like I’m a good one-on-one defensive player.

I feel like I’m supposed to be a shooter.

I feel comfortable with the ball in my hands.

I don’t want anybody to feel like they’re different.

I have the highest goals for myself. That’s going out there and being the best player on the floor every time. That’s my mentality. If it’s Michael Jordan, you know, that’s the mentality I take to the court.

Whether it’s backing up or starting, I have the confidence to go out there and do good, so I’m gonna play my role.

If I wasn’t a pro-athlete, I would probably eat any dessert dish every day!

Taxes suck. They really stink.

I can create for others.

My mom, Cheryl, worked two jobs to support me. She really helped the family stay together.

I just feel like whenever the team needs a bucket, I can come and get it. I feel I’m a really good scorer.

I’ll always have something to prove.

I’ve always thought I was talented.

I feel comfortable whenever I step on the floor.

You’re on your own in college, but you get sheltered a little bit more with the coaching staff and everything.

I usually start my day with a light breakfast of fruit and eggs and take granola bars with me to eat after practice. Lunch and dinner usually consist of chicken over pasta or rice and beans.

I just have a connection with sign language. I always thought the deaf community was a different community to be a part of. In high school, me and my friend took sign language.

I’ve been on my grind to be the best player I can.

You never know what’s going to happen. In a game where you’re down by 20, you’re still trying to win the game.

I always want to improve.

I try to space the floor and use my athletic ability to get to the rim… I try to get the best of both worlds.

My ultimate goal is whenever I go on the court, I just want to be known as one of the better players.

I’m very humble.

I feel like people who know me, my fans, I want them to know I’m just a regular 21-year-old kid who likes movies, who likes to have fun. It lets people see the other side of you and not just the basketball thing.

We want to be two-way players; that’s the best thing.

There are going to be good days and bad days… and you have to learn to fight through that.

I put Tabasco sauce over everything. Or I put it on pretty much anything that wouldn’t taste gross – I mean, I wouldn’t put it on salad, but I like it on fried chicken, nachos… a lot of stuff.

I know where I want to get to, and I know where I want to be still in my career.

Some people may have their doubts about me. But I feel like there’s no shot too hard for me to take.

I’ve always felt I had the ability to be a good, elite defender in this league on the wing. I just need to lock in. I feel if I pick that up, I can be a very good all-around player.

I have confidence in my game. I can get up and run the floor to the best of my ability, and above all, I’m going to play my hardest.

I will forever be proud to call myself a Bruin and will never forget the memories that were made here.

I have really high expectations for myself, so I just want to go out there and compete.

I just try to attack the rim as hard as I can. Try to get the crowd pumped up a little bit.

I went to a lot of college camps when I was younger… You just admire those players because they’re at a higher level than you at that time.

If I get to spoil myself, I’m going to DQ. I always had it growing up, so I stick to it.

I feel like I’ve accomplished everything I could in the dunk contest. It would be hard for me to go back and outdo myself.

In high school, we used to sign to each other during the game, signaling different plays and stuff like that. It was kind of fun. It was definitely unique.

I’ve never seen hard work fail.

I never thought I’d be an actor.

My main thing is I’m going to compete on every play, try to be focused on both ends of the court. That said, I’ll always bring my excitement, my swag, to the game.

It’s always good to be known. You want to build your brand up, want to build your name.

If I have a bad shooting day, my dad will take me to the gym.

Kobe Bryant has always been my favorite player, and he was drafted No. 13, too, in 1996.

I’ve made a lot of game-winners.

I played point guard my whole life.

I pride myself on definitely being more than a dunker.

Michael Jordan was that guy – he was Michael Jordan. So whatever he did, we followed.

Sometimes you have to understand your place.

I can’t drink anything but chocolate. I don’t even like any milk but chocolate. When I eat cereal, I barely touch the white part.