Player Confidence Quotes

I think I'm a good offensive player, good defensive player. I do it on both ends of the floor.

The most difficult thing with a new shot is if you go two or three games without making it, or you struggle, and people start saying, 'You can't shoot 3s,' or, 'Why do you shoot 3s?'

I'm not a player who needs telling every day in training 'you're brilliant, you're this, you're that'... but it's always nice to hear comments from the manager and people around that you're doing well.

Let them know that we care, even when they have a bad game and not a good game, let them know that we always care about them. You'll get the most out of every player.

To me, throwback means I'm a smart player. I know how to play the game. I'm very skilled. I do a lot of things that other people don't do.

I'm a four-down guy. I can rush the passer and stop the run. I know I can be a difference-maker.

From LeBron's standpoint, if a guy like Kyrie walks away - that creates doubt. But Kyrie committed right away, and that's a major statement about his faith in us.

Playing in a team like Arsenal helps massively having all of these players around you giving you advice. When they are playing well, you feel comfortable, and it helps you to play well, too.

At halftime [of Game 7], one of our oldest guys on the team, James Jones, came to me, and he's like, "Man, it's time for you to do something. You've been sleeping the whole playoffs, the whole final series." First couple of shots I got coming out, I was like, "You know what, I'm gonna shoot it." Fortunately they fell, and we started making our way back.

I just want to show that Juve have done well to believe in me.

At Osasuna I had a difficult experience because of the relegation battle but I always had a place in the team. I played well all season.

When you weigh putting a player in with 10 minutes left in a game, and they know their role on a set piece, and the moment doesn't get too big for them, those are the pieces you just - you can't buy that experience.

At Shakhtar I was already established and was comfortable with the way the team played.

As you get more experience out there, as you get more comfortable with the NBA system, the offense, the schemes, you begin to understand where you're going to get your looks from. And I think a big part of playing well is not having to look over your shoulder and just understanding that you're consistently be counted on.

I have made it totally clear to the players that my door will always be open.

That really helps a player, knowing when they're going to go in the game and what they need to do when they get in there, what to expect.

When you are playing well, the players play with more confidence, sometimes without changing anything.

It's always important with a young one in your team that he needs to be comfortable in the position he plays.

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

It's amazing the things you hear from your players talking to them one on one. I never embarrassed a player, I spoke with him alone.

I back all of my players, not only Wayne Rooney.

At a young age winning is not the most important thing... the important thing is to develop creative and skilled players with good confidence.

I believe in our players. That's why they're here. I also know slumping is part of baseball. What's surprising is sometimes when it lasts awhile, for really good players when it lasts awhile.

There should be no more questions asked about India's number 4 batting slot. If someone has played on that position for a year then he has secured that spot. Good feeling about securing the number 4 spot.

I know where my game is. I know I'm a power hitter and an RBI guy. I need to get on base for my teammates behind me and just stick with my game. I don't try to do too much. Sometimes when you try to do too much in this game you pretty much can't do anything. And that's pretty much my mentality.