Shawn Kemp Quotes

Shawn Kemp

Profession : Athlete

Birth : November 26, 1969

When I was younger, I was a guy who always wanted to get to the rim and attack the rim and just dunk the basketball.

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I get excited after I dunk. I yell and scream, but it's not yelling and screaming at other players to show them up. It's the way I play. What I do is have fun on the court.

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I'm not U.S.A. Olympic image. I didn't go to college. I came from a different route.

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I guess the all-American presentation of what a player is supposed to stand for is not what I am.

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Basically take care of your game, and your game will speak for itself.

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The only thing that motivates me is to become better.

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Every summer, no matter what happens to me in my life, I'm going to work out every day.

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I've played eight years and gotten better each season.

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I've made my share of mistakes, but I've learned.

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Sometimes I don't realize the things I do on the court.

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A lot of times, the spectacular play the fans see is not always what I tried to do. It just happens.

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I feel I've proved I can rebound, block shots, get steals and pass the ball, too.

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If you have a goal, you have to step forward and try to get it accomplished.

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I wasn't in the right place at Kentucky, and I don't think I ever would have been comfortable in college.

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It doesn't matter who's under the basket, I'm going to try to slam or block the shot.

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I've always enjoyed playing in the summer.

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I started jogging, jogging and jogging. I ran this weight off.

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I've always appreciated basketball. I never tried to disrespect the game.

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You don't work your butt off for 90 yards of a 100-yard dash and then just quit.

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Anytime you struggle, people are always going to say something.

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