“Who's to say because you're just a basketball player, or you are a bas...” — Jaylen Brown Quote

Who's to say because you're just a basketball player, or you are a basketball player, who's to say you can't chime in on other subjects or other important topics?

One of the most subtle but aggressive ways racism exists is through our education system.

Athletes aren't allowed to have an opinion. It's tough. Athletes are evolving right in front of our eyes. You see athletes who are politicians, etc., and still, we're told to shut up and dribble.

I don't know if I like getting hit, but I try to draw contact.

LeBron's probably the best player in the world, so you just have to make it tough for him, make him take tough jump shots and things like that.

I was a very passionate basketball player, really enjoyed the sport. I played it my entire life.

I am, first of all, a basketball player. I've done this for so very long... For me, it's been essential to be successful on the court.

I'm a basketball player. I'm going to compete every night, play some good ball and get better.

As you progress as a basketball player, the world around you becomes more and more chaotic. There's more talent, there are more distractions - and these are all factors that create a lack of control. By having a routine, by having habits that I can fall back on, it's my way of enacting control. It's the only thing I can control.