Top Basketball Mom Quotes

Being a Basketball Mom isn’t easy. Check out our top quotes that describe the dedication, love, and support that basketball moms have for their kids!

“Basketball is a sport that teaches you how to handle adversity and how to be a team player.” – Michael Jordan

“Basketball is a sport that teaches you how to handle adversity and how to be a team player.” – Michael Jordan

“My basketball career was like my life. I created it. I constructed it. But one day, it ended.” – Magic Johnson

“Basketball is like war in that offensive weapons are developed first, and it always takes two years for the defense to catch up.” – Red Auerbach

“Basketball is a game of inches. That’s why I wear size 13 shoes.” – Shaquille O’Neal

As any good basketball mom knows, the key to success on the court is hard work and determination. But sometimes a little inspiration can go a long way, too. That’s why we’ve gathered some of the best Basketball Mom quotes to motivate you and your player.

“Basketball is a game of inches. That’s why I wear size 13 shoes.” – Shaquille O’Neal
“There are only two options regarding commitment; you’re either IN or you’re OUT. There is no such thing as life in-between.” – Pat Riley
“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” – Michael Jordan
“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth

“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan

“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan

“The only way to prove that you’re a good sport is to lose.” – Ernie Banks

“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” – Vince Lombardi

“You can’t put a limit on how much you can improve and how much you can do.” – Michael Phelps

“I’m not necessarily looking for the next Jordan. I’m looking for the next Kobe Bryant or Lebron James ” – David Robinson

“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” – Michael Jordan

“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” – Michael Jordan

“Basketball is my passion, it’s my life. I love it.” – Kobe Bryant

“There’s winning and there’s losing and in life that – trust me – happens a lot more than anyone would care to admit.” – LeBron James

“My mom is definitely my biggest role model She taught me how to be independent, how to take care of myself, how to be a strong black woman.” – Maya Moore

“One thing about basketball, it teaches you how to adjust on the fly. And that’s something you have to do in life.” – Lamar Odom

“The only way to prove that you’re a good sport is to lose.” – Ernie Banks

“The only way to prove that you’re a good sport is to lose.” – Ernie Banks
“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” – Vince Lombardi
“You learn more from losing than winning. You learn how to keep going.” – Dr. Katherine Puckett

“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” – Vince Lombardi

As a basketball mom you witness firsthand the trials and tribulations your child experiences throughout their Basketball Journey You are their biggest fan and you will always be there to support them, no matter what. Here are some of the top quotes about being a Basketball Mom

“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” – Vince Lombardi

“Basketball is like war in that offensive weapons are developed first, and it always takes two years for the defense to catch up.” – Red Auerbach

“There are two types of people in this world: those who say ‘I can’ and those who say ‘I can’t.’ And they’re both right.” – Kobe Bryant

“I am not a role model… I am not paid to be a role model. I am paid to wreak havoc on the basketball court ” – Charles Barkley

“When I went to Catholic High School in Philadelphia, we just had one coach for football and basketball. He took all of us who turned out and had us run through a forest.” – Jim Ferry

“If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail.” – Kobe Bryant

“If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail.” – Kobe Bryant

“I have failed over and over again throughout my career. That’s why I’ve been successful.” -Michael Jordan

“The only way to prove that you’re a good sport is to lose.” -Ernie Banks

“I’m not a role model. I’m not paid to be a role model. I’m paid to wreak havoc on the basketball court ” – Charles Barkley

As one of the most controversial and outspoken players in NBA history it’s no surprise that Charles Barkley has some pretty Wild Things to say about a variety of topics – including motherhood. And while he may not be everyone’s cup of tea, you can’t deny that the man is entertaining.

Barkley actually has some pretty interesting things to say about mothers and Basketball. In fact, he was once quoted as saying: “I’m not a role model. I’m not paid to be a role model. I’m paid to wreak havoc on the basketball court ”

Whether you agree with his sentiments or not, there’s no denying that Barkley is an entertaining character – and one that certainly knows how to make a headline.

“Basketball is a sport of opportunity.” – Bill Russell

“Basketball is a sport of opportunity.” – Bill Russell

“There is no such thing as a perfect basketball player and I don’t believe there is only one greatest player either.” – Michael Jordan

“I became a good listener years ago. It’s afforded me the opportunity to hear what’s going on. To listen to others.” – Kareem Abdul Jabbar

“You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.” – Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He is also a successful businessman, and a loving father and husband. But before he could achieve any of that, he had to expect it of himself.

This quote is a great reminder for mothers everywhere that our children can achieve anything they set their minds to, but we have to believe in them first. We have to show them that we believe in them by expecting great things from them.

So if you’re looking for a little motivation to help your child reach their full potential, here are some other amazing basketball mom quotes to help get you started!

“Basketball moms know that the game doesn’t just teach our children how to shoot hoops; it also teaches LIFE LESSONS ” – Nancy Lieberman

“My job as a basketball mom is to make sure my kids know that they’re loved, no matter what the scoreboard says.” – La’Keshia Frett

“Basketball is not just a sport; it’s a way of life. It teaches our children discipline, teamwork, and how to handle success and failure.” – Pat Summit