Shawn Kemp Quotes

Shawn Kemp

Profession : Athlete

Birth : November 26, 1969

Trust me, I have had my days where I don't feel great about myself. You have those days where you kind of get down. But for the most part, I have been able to stay focused and happy and use my time wisely.

Shawn Kemp

I learned so much from the people in Seattle. They taught me everything from community to business relationships.

Shawn Kemp

I'm relentlessly aggressive.

Shawn Kemp

People are always going to be negative when they mention my name, but I can accept that and that's what makes it easier for me to go on.

Shawn Kemp

Anytime you're playing with a team that's losing, the main guy is going to take a lot of the heat.

Shawn Kemp

My thing is to just go out and play.

Shawn Kemp

There's no second-place winners in this league.

Shawn Kemp

It'll be a challenge for me to come in and fit with a team that's already good.

Shawn Kemp

Most of the time when you're going for a championship, unless you have guys who are willing to sacrifice, you're not going to win it.

Shawn Kemp

I never want to be considered a guy who made a lot of money who didn't earn it.

Shawn Kemp

I played so many years without having a big contract, to have the big contract and not win and not have the appreciation, it hurt.

Shawn Kemp

I think most young players who take off from the start are usually put in a situation where they are surrounded by good, veteran players.

Shawn Kemp

I don't always have to dunk the ball.

Shawn Kemp

I'm just getting wiser as I get older.

Shawn Kemp

Anytime you play basketball and your backs are to the wall, you have to come out and play aggressive.

Shawn Kemp

I don't go out looking to make spectacular plays. I just try to come in and be a physical presence inside.

Shawn Kemp

Spectacular plays just happen. That's just part of the game.

Shawn Kemp

I see myself as a winner. I'm not one of those guys who say, 'Let's come back next year and maybe give it a better shot.' The shot is now.

Shawn Kemp