94 Memorable Quotes By Carmelo Anthony That Embody His Persona
When Carmelo Kyam Anthony was younger, he always thought of winning; but now that he is more mature, he realizes that, "You've got to have fun on the court. If you ain't having fun, then basketball ain't fun." However, having fun does not mean that he is not keen on winning anymore, shooting back, “Of course I want to take the last shot.” He believes that before achieving success, one needs to prepare for it psychologically. Although in his interviews, he has spoken mostly about his game, we also find him talking about himself, acknowledging that he was born with a leadership quality and so on. Let us have a look at some of his memorable quotes on life, decision, people, leadership, risk etc.
When you've never had something, you want it worse than anything.
I know there's a lot of pressure, but I'm just going to go out and play my game.
It's easier for me to let the game just come to me.
Look, I won in high school, I won a national championship in college, I want to win one in the NBA. But winning a gold medal, I don't think anything can top that.
I'm laid back, I take my time, get the job done. Lebron is high flying, dunking, passing the ball well. He's getting the job done, too. But we're different.
I think I'll always want to improve my defense. That's something that can always be better. Not saying it's bad now, just something you should always work on.
I think I am a smarter player now.
You make your own party.
I'm me. I'm just out there being myself. I like having fun. But at the same time, I bring everybody together. So I'm really -- or I try to be -- like the glue of the team.
Family time is the best time.
I've been at the funerals of a lot of people in my neighborhood. Sometimes when I sit back and relax, I think about that and just blank out.
I know I'm not a selfish player. People around me know I'm not a selfish player. I do everything I can to make people around me understand I'm not a selfish player.
I'm really into fashion.
I smile all the time, even when I'm in a bad mood. I always try to keep a smile on my face.
I'm a Baltimore Ravens fan and I'm a Baltimore Orioles fan. I have them tattooed on me.
It will work out, somehow. That's a hell of a duo right there, Marbury, Crawford and Houston.
As a kid I couldn't afford any Jordans, so I didn't get my first pair until my last year of high school. They were Air Jordan 9s.
I understand the NBA and the role I play on my team. I know that I have to play a leadership role and do whatever I have to do to win.
I kind of knew Cleveland was going to get the No. 1 pick. I think they rigged it. No, don't quote me on that.
Man, I think the sky is the limit for this team.
These close games that we're losing, the teams are not beating us. We're kind of beating ourselves.
I have my own identity as a player.
I got an owner that looks out for me. You can't beat that.
![I got a picture [tattoo] of Mohammed Ali on my side with one of his quotes. That's my guy. I look up to him. I'm like his number one fan.](https://www.wisdomly.net/images/quotes/carmelo-anthony-111470.jpg)
I got a picture [tattoo] of Mohammed Ali on my side with one of his quotes. That's my guy. I look up to him. I'm like his number one fan.
I want to win. I don't care about the money.
I can't worry about what other people are saying about me. At the end of the day, it's just their opinions, but if I said I don't hear it, or it doesn't bother me a little bit, I'd be lying to you.
I can't palm a basketball.
I don't put pressure on myself. When I put pressure on myself, then I just play bad. When I play bad, my team plays bad.
I'm not at the point in my career where I want to rebuild.
I want to win the game. I dont worry about taking over the game unless I have to.
