LeBron James

Basketball star

Contemporary influential 127 sayings

Sayings by LeBron James

I'm supposed to be number one on everybody's list. We'll see what happens when I no longer exist.

2023 — Instagram story quoting Jay-Z lyrics, a week after comments about his basketball future
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Ur greedy, u try to hide ur ghettoness.

2010 (approximate, when he joined Twitter) — One of the hateful messages LeBron James publicly shared that he received on Twitter
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Why don't u speak by laying ur head under a moving car.

2010 (approximate, when he joined Twitter) — One of the hateful messages LeBron James publicly shared that he received on Twitter
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I would tell shikari to train harder. and to be focused. and not say too much if you talk that big talk you have to back it up so just train heart and focus on that and try to come back to it. and then talk about it.

2023 — Giving advice to Sha'Carri Richardson about trash talk
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I think the only thing I'm missing is an NBA championship. I think that's the only thing that's missing from my resume. And I want to get it.

2011 — ESPN interview, prior to his first championship
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I'm not a politician. I'm a basketball player. I'm a Black man, an American citizen, a father, a husband, and a son. And the most important thing is for us to continue to use our platform to spread a lot of joy, a lot of love, and a lot of hope.

2020 — Post-game press conference, responding to criticism about his political activism
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I don't regret anything. If I did, I wouldn't be who I am today.

2018 — Interview with GQ
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I've always been a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, even though I'm from Ohio, I've always been a Cowboys fan. But I'm also a Browns fan. I'm a fan of all Ohio sports teams.

2015 — Interview discussing his sports allegiances
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I'm just a kid from Akron, Ohio. That's all I am.

2009, 2012, 2013 — Multiple occasions, including his MVP speeches
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I don't know what it is about me and Game 7s, but I'm built for them.

2016 — After winning Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals
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I'm trying to be the best player to ever play the game. That's my motivation.

2013 — Interview
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I don't need any more motivation. I'm motivated enough.

2015 — Post-game press conference
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I'm honored to be in the conversation with the greatest players of all time. But I'm not done yet.

2018 — Interview, discussing his place in NBA history
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I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.

2010 — Interview
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I'm not afraid to fail. I'm afraid not to try.

2008 — Interview
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To be able to play at this level for this long, it's a testament to my hard work and dedication.

2021 — Post-game press conference
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I'm a believer in being able to do everything. And that's why I'm here.

2014 — Interview, discussing his all-around game
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I'm not just a basketball player. I'm a businessman, I'm an entrepreneur, I'm a father, I'm a husband, I'm a friend. I'm all of those things.

2017 — Interview with The Hollywood Reporter
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I'm not going to sit here and say I'm better than Michael Jordan. I'm just going to play my game and let the chips fall where they may.

2015 — Interview, addressing comparisons to Michael Jordan
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I'm a competitor. I want to win. That's why I play the game.

2006 — Post-game press conference
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