Most people have a harder time letting themselves love than finding someone to love them.

I hope I epitomize the American dream. For I came against long odds, from the ghetto to the very top of my profession. I was not immediately good at basketball. It did not come easy. It came as the result of a lot of hard work and self-sacrifice. The rewards, where they worth it? One thousand times over.

Commitment separates those who live their dreams from those who live their lives regretting the opportunities they have squandered.

Remember that basketball is a game of habits. If you make the other guy deviate from his habits, you've got him

What distinguishes a great player is his presence. When he goes on to the court, his presence dominates the atmosphere.

People say it was the greatest individual rivalry they've ever seen. I agree with that. Let me assure you that if either Wilt's or Russ' coach had ever told one of them he couldn't guard the other guy, he would have lost that player forever.

Most people have a harder time letting themselves love than finding someone to love them.