“I feel like I’m supposed to be a shooter.”
― Zach LaVine
“I remember when I was in third grade, I was in a classroom, and the teacher said, ‘What do you want to do when you get older?’ We were going around the room. I said, ‘I want to be a professional basketball player.’ She’s like, ‘That’s not realistic.’ I thought to myself, ‘OK, watch.’”
― Zach LaVine
“Lunchtime and recess, that was a big part for me growing up. I think it’s important for kids to have that.”
― Zach LaVine
“If I get to spoil myself, I’m going to DQ. I always had it growing up, so I stick to it.”
― Zach LaVine
“When I was younger, me and my dad used to do different things. I don’t think I would call it community service. It was more just us doing nice things. We used to donate to Goodwill or do can drives. Give people money if they needed it. Little things like that.”
― Zach LaVine
“Lunch was my favorite part at school.”
― Zach LaVine
“Let’s just say the genes were there for me to excel athletically.”
― Zach LaVine
“Every year is pressure. You need to put in on yourself to go out and perform.”
― Zach LaVine
“I have really high expectations for myself, so I just want to go out there and compete.”
― Zach LaVine
“It was a big-time change, coming off the bench.”
― Zach LaVine
“If there are negative people around me, I just try to distance myself from that.”
― Zach LaVine
“Regardless of what the record is, what the score is, you always go out there and compete.”
― Zach LaVine
“There are going to be good days and bad days… and you have to learn to fight through that.”
― Zach LaVine
“I like to get a salad or fruit in me – just some good energy food – and then a plate a pasta with a breast of chicken.”
― Zach LaVine
“Michael Jordan was that guy – he was Michael Jordan. So whatever he did, we followed.”
― Zach LaVine
“My ultimate goal is whenever I go on the court, I just want to be known as one of the better players.”
― Zach LaVine
“I’ve always been taught that hard work doesn’t fail.”
― Zach LaVine
“I’ll always have something to prove.”
― Zach LaVine
“You have to handle adversity well. There are roadblocks you will have to fight through.”
― Zach LaVine
“I always felt like I’m a good one-on-one defensive player.”
― Zach LaVine
“I’ve never seen hard work fail.”
― Zach LaVine
“I’m very humble.”
― Zach LaVine
“Kris Dunn is a very athletic point guard.”
― Zach LaVine
“If I wasn’t a pro-athlete, I would probably eat any dessert dish every day!”
― Zach LaVine
“I never thought I’d be an actor.”
― Zach LaVine
“I feel like people who know me, my fans, I want them to know I’m just a regular 21-year-old kid who likes movies, who likes to have fun. It lets people see the other side of you and not just the basketball thing.”
― Zach LaVine
“I’ve always thought I was talented.”
― Zach LaVine
“I love the game of basketball. I guess it started with ‘Space Jam.’ Right after that movie, I went out there to my little Flight hoop and tried to do every dunk in the movie.”
― Zach LaVine
“I’ve been on my grind to be the best player I can.”
― Zach LaVine
“I usually start my day with a light breakfast of fruit and eggs and take granola bars with me to eat after practice. Lunch and dinner usually consist of chicken over pasta or rice and beans.”
― Zach LaVine
“I just feel like whenever the team needs a bucket, I can come and get it. I feel I’m a really good scorer.”
― Zach LaVine
“LeBron’s one of the most freaky athletes of all time.”
― Zach LaVine
“I feel like I’ve accomplished everything I could in the dunk contest. It would be hard for me to go back and outdo myself.”
― Zach LaVine
“I’ll forget what day it is sometimes. I have to look in my calendar every once in a while.”
― Zach LaVine
“I grew up playing basketball and baseball. I’ve always been active because my dad played professional football, so sports and working out have always been a part of my life.”
― Zach LaVine
“Watching game film motivates me a lot. It shows me what I need to work on and determines the specific workouts I do.”
― Zach LaVine
“I’ve never been a shy person. I’ve always been able to talk pretty well.”
― Zach LaVine
“It’s always good to be known. You want to build your brand up, want to build your name.”
― Zach LaVine
“My dad, Paul, is, like, my best friend.”
― Zach LaVine
“My mom, Cheryl, worked two jobs to support me. She really helped the family stay together.”
― Zach LaVine
“Kobe Bryant has always been my favorite player, and he was drafted No. 13, too, in 1996.”
― Zach LaVine
“I have confidence in my game. I can get up and run the floor to the best of my ability, and above all, I’m going to play my hardest.”
― Zach LaVine
“You can never take a day off, because there’s an All-Star on every team.”
― Zach LaVine
“I went to a lot of college camps when I was younger… You just admire those players because they’re at a higher level than you at that time.”
― Zach LaVine
“I can create for others.”
― Zach LaVine
“I can’t drink anything but chocolate. I don’t even like any milk but chocolate. When I eat cereal, I barely touch the white part.”
― Zach LaVine
“I put Tabasco sauce over everything. Or I put it on pretty much anything that wouldn’t taste gross – I mean, I wouldn’t put it on salad, but I like it on fried chicken, nachos… a lot of stuff.”
― Zach LaVine
“I always had confidence in my game.”
― Zach LaVine
“I played point guard my whole life.”
― Zach LaVine
“I feel comfortable with the ball in my hands.”
― Zach LaVine
“While taking sign language in high school, one of our assignments was to go out and participate in the deaf community, so I really got to know a lot of the group from that. I felt like they needed a little bit more of a voice because people treat them different just because they’re hearing impaired.”
― Zach LaVine
“I don’t want anybody to feel like they’re different.”
― Zach LaVine
“I know everything about Michael Jordan.”
― Zach LaVine
“I’ve made a lot of game-winners.”
― Zach LaVine
“Some people may have their doubts about me. But I feel like there’s no shot too hard for me to take.”
― Zach LaVine
“If I have a bad shooting day, my dad will take me to the gym.”
― Zach LaVine
“I’ve always been a very confident person, and I know how important it is to take advantage when life gives you opportunity.”
― Zach LaVine
“I try to let my game speak for itself.”
― Zach LaVine
“There are a lot of critics out there, a lot of people that you want to prove wrong. But that’s what your hard work is for in the offseason, spending hours and hours in the gym.”
― Zach LaVine
“I know where I want to get to, and I know where I want to be still in my career.”
― Zach LaVine
“I just have a connection with sign language. I always thought the deaf community was a different community to be a part of. In high school, me and my friend took sign language.”
― Zach LaVine
“In high school, we used to sign to each other during the game, signaling different plays and stuff like that. It was kind of fun. It was definitely unique.”
― Zach LaVine
“I’m not going to change my game because I got hurt.”
― Zach LaVine
“You never know what’s going to happen. In a game where you’re down by 20, you’re still trying to win the game.”
― Zach LaVine
“You go into each game looking to win. We’re not looking at wins or losses because it proves something as a team. We go into every game trying to get better. As long as you compete, we’re gonna play our hearts out; we’re improving every day.”
― Zach LaVine
“Sometimes you have to understand your place.”
― Zach LaVine
“I’ve always felt I had the ability to be a good, elite defender in this league on the wing. I just need to lock in. I feel if I pick that up, I can be a very good all-around player.”
― Zach LaVine
“My main thing is I’m going to compete on every play, try to be focused on both ends of the court. That said, I’ll always bring my excitement, my swag, to the game.”
― Zach LaVine
“I like to prove people wrong.”
― Zach LaVine
“I will forever be proud to call myself a Bruin and will never forget the memories that were made here.”
― Zach LaVine
“You’re on your own in college, but you get sheltered a little bit more with the coaching staff and everything.”
― Zach LaVine
“Taxes suck. They really stink.”
― Zach LaVine
“I had no clue about taxes at all. I didn’t know they hit your paycheck. There’s something that you’ve always got to put money away for. I didn’t know you’ve got to put money away for it, even though it’s coming out your own money. It’s like, ‘What the heck?’”
― Zach LaVine
“A lot of people I’ve played with see me as a scorer and a shooter. I’m still fast and everything like that, but then, when they see me dunk, it’s like ‘Oh, damn.’”
― Zach LaVine
“I just try to attack the rim as hard as I can. Try to get the crowd pumped up a little bit.”
― Zach LaVine
“I’ve always been able to shoot the ball, so it’s just about continuing to work on your shot and shoot the ball. That’s the main thing. Got to get those shots up.”
― Zach LaVine
“There’s so many different styles to it. I use my athletic ability to create shots for open people, I run the floor, then also space the floor as well. That’s what I try to do.”
― Zach LaVine
“I try to space the floor and use my athletic ability to get to the rim… I try to get the best of both worlds.”
― Zach LaVine
“I’m not the best at video games, but I play them a lot.”
― Zach LaVine
“I play baseball – ‘The Show’ – a lot. I’m pretty good at that. I go ‘Road to the Show,’ where you build your own player. I build myself when I used to play as a center fielder. Power, speed, stealing bases.”
― Zach LaVine
“You have to communicate with your teammates; you have to be on a string. There are a lot of things that go into a play. And then you are guarding a two or three, which is probably one of their better players on the team, so you’re focused on them.”
― Zach LaVine
“You look at Kawhi Leonard, Tony Allen, Draymond Green: they are great on ball, and they are great team defenders as well. You want to be both of them, not just one.”
― Zach LaVine
“We want to be two-way players; that’s the best thing.”
― Zach LaVine
“I have the highest goals for myself. That’s going out there and being the best player on the floor every time. That’s my mentality. If it’s Michael Jordan, you know, that’s the mentality I take to the court.”
― Zach LaVine
“I always want to improve.”
― Zach LaVine
“I pride myself on definitely being more than a dunker.”
― Zach LaVine
“I feel comfortable whenever I step on the floor.”
― Zach LaVine
“Whether it’s backing up or starting, I have the confidence to go out there and do good, so I’m gonna play my role.”
― Zach LaVine
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