Tyson Chandler Quotes
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After Sandy hit, my wife and I saw pictures of the devastation following the hurricane in the news. We immediately wanted to find a way to assist those in need.
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Defense. That' the thing I'm known for.
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You don't want anybody walking into your house and taking a Gatorade out of your refrigerator, you've got to get in there and protect it.
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Even to this day, I rarely read any articles on myself. I won't watch anything on television on myself.
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When I make a bad play, it frustrates the heck out of me, even in practice.
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I love Greek mythology, I love gladiators, I love war stuff.
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I appreciate every team that wants me and I take on every challenge.
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I think the world is crumbling when I have a bad game.
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The coaches are working with me every day. And if you feel like the coach is behind you, you'll take some chances.?
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I play knowing that there is somebody watching me out there in the crowd that has never had the opportunity to watch a game before and it might be the only chance they ever to see one, live in person. Michael Jordan once said that in an interview, and I really took it to heart; whenever I step on the floor, I play for that person.
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Probably the most dramatic pieces in my wardrobe would be capes.
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I'm still rough around the edges and need a lot of polishing.
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If we play hard and we compete, we match up with any team. I feel like we have the personnel to go all the way.
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I just want to go as far as I can take myself. No limits.
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When I'm at my grandparents', I know I literally have to do nothing but relax, enjoy myself, and enjoy my family members' company.
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The only thing I wanted in free agency was an opportunity to continue to chase that dream and continue to win championships.?
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People who understand basketball definitely appreciate what I bring to the table.
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As a youngster in the projects, I definitely didn't have anything. So if you get something, you want to be able to give back and help others.
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I really enjoy the iPad because you can multi-task: I can watch a movie, read, look at pictures that I shot - because I'm into photography. It serves a lot of purposes for me.
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I thought it was normal to recycle pants and shoes from your older cousins. That was just my way of life. At the end of the month, there was not much food in the refrigerator and you're hoping the first comes so food can come again. You never forget those things.
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I play knowing that there is somebody watching me out there in the crowd that has never had the opportunity to watch a game before and it might be the only chance they ever to see one, live in person. Michael Jordan once said that in an interview, and I really took it to heart, when ever I step on the floor I play for that person. Also, I always know my grandfather's out there watching.
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Scouts have always been surprised by the way I'm able to move at my size. How fast and agile I am.
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I have great players around me. I have a great coach talking to me all the time, constantly teaching me. I feel reborn, like I'm learning every day. When I show up, I'm happy.
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I used to help my grandfather on the farm, driving tractors, raising crops and animals. I used to feed some of the baby cows and pigs, and I had to be no older than 7 or 8. Then at about 9 or 10 I started driving tractors. It showed me at an early age what hard work was all about and how dedicated you have to be, no matter what you do.
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I wouldn't consider myself Goth, but I love Gothic pieces.
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My grandfather built my first hoop. It was a peach basket up against a tree, and we played in the dirt. I couldn't have been more than 6 when he put it up, and I just started playing.
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I'm tall with broad shoulders. And my waist is small. I'm into fashion, so I like the way clothes lay on me. I'm pretty much a normal person's size, just stretched out.
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When we move the ball, we're one of the best teams in the league.
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When I'm on the court, I picture myself as like a gladiator.
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Yeah, I paint in my spare time, just to relax myself and wind down a bit.
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