LeBron James

Basketball star

Contemporary influential 127 sayings

Sayings by LeBron James

I'm a kid from Akron, Ohio, and I'm living my dream. I don't take it for granted. I'm just trying to make my city proud.

2010s-Present — Post-game interview, often repeated theme
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I don't need no sleep. I've got to get my work in.

2019 — Instagram story, showing late-night workout
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I'm a guy who believes in everything happens for a reason. And I believe that the reason I'm here today is to inspire.

2014 — Interview
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I'm trying to be one of the greatest athletes of all time, not just in basketball.

2016 — Interview with GQ
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I literally have been trying to get my body to not be sore, to not be fatigued, to not feel like I just played a game. And that’s impossible.

2021 — Post-game press conference, discussing recovery
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I'm just a kid from Akron. That's all I am. I'm just a kid from Akron, Ohio.

2016 — Emotional speech after winning championship
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I've always had a chip on my shoulder, from the time I was a kid. And I still do.

2010s — Interview
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I don't think I'm a perfect player. I'm not perfect, man. I make mistakes. But I try to learn from them.

2015 — Interview
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I'm chasing a ghost. A ghost in Chicago.

2016 — Interview, referring to Michael Jordan
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I love my teammates. I love being around them. I love the camaraderie.

Frequently — Press conference
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I believe in hard work. I believe in dedication. I believe in sacrifice.

2010s — Interview
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I just want to be remembered as a great player, but also a great person.

2017 — Interview
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I'm not going to stop until I get what I want.

2013 — Interview
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I'm just trying to make history. That's all I'm trying to do.

2020 — Press conference
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I don't compare myself to anybody. I'm just here to make my own legacy.

2012 — Interview
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The game needs me. I need the game. We need each other.

2019 — Interview, discussing his love for basketball
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I'm not going to ever apologize for being me.

2017 — Tweet
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I'm just trying to be the best version of myself every single day.

2018 — Interview
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I've learned that the more you give, the more you get.

2016 — Interview
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I'm just blessed to be able to do what I do.

Frequently — Post-game interview
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