Tristan Thompson Quotes

Being considered for Sixth Man is definitely something that is pleasing.

Winning the Ballon d'Or is the consequence of your work.

That's the thing about basketball - you do good things and you start to get recognition.

I want to be the Defensive Player of the Year and, if I have the chance, be MVP.

I have always had the same philosophy throughout my career: work hard for your club, and if you get selected, it's because the hard work was seen by the head coach.

There's work for everybody, and I believe every actor gets what he/she deserves. Honestly, I just want to work as long as I can and do great films and act with every good actor around.

Obviously, I'm honoured to be mentioned as a candidate to win the Ballon d'Or, but the only way I can influence it is to just focus on playing well.

I believe I can hit the 20 goals a season mark.

I went from playing for nobody and having awkward experiences at award shows to now being all over the place playing sold-out shows for people who know all of the words.

I have every goal you could possibly dream of - Rookie of the Year, NBA champion, MVP.

I want to be on the All-Defensive team, be rookie of the year, make the All-Star team, all that type of stuff.

Hard work will always be recognised.

The Ballon d'Or? In the end, I dedicate myself, and if it arrives, it will arrive.

Obviously, I want to be an All-Star.

I'd like to win Rookie of the Year.

As long as you work hard, the manager will see it, and he'll give you an opportunity.

Some aspects of gymnastics don't really get that much attention, and when you have people send you letters, it makes you feel important and gives you a sense of purpose so you can go out and train hard because you want to perform well.

If I don't start, I'd like to try to win Sixth Man of the Year. And whenever I'm on the court, I'm just going to give it my all.

When you're so consistent, people have to stand up and take notice. I don't think people recognise or praise consistency enough.

I really appreciate the opportunity to play on the All-Star court.

The Ballon d'Or? It's up to the journalists to vote. I do not go to bed every night thinking about it. I just try to do my best and score as many goals as possible.

Kobe is worth every penny, and I'd never had any doubt that he'd contribute to this team.

The only thing I can control is winning on the basketball court.

You always - as a basketball player, as a competitor - that's where you speak most: on the court.

I want to be Defensive Player of the Year.