Jimmer Fredette Quotes

That really helps a player, knowing when they’re going to go in the game and what they need to do when they get in there, what to expect.

Sometimes you don’t have great days. You’re going to have ups, and you’re going to have downs. And when you have the downs, it’s awesome to be able to come home to a wife that’s extremely supportive and a dog that loves you no matter what.

To be in the All-Star Weekend is something that’s special.

If you play well, hopefully you’ll continue to have opportunities and have your minutes grow.

I can play off the ball some, and that’s fine with me as long as I can be out on the floor. But I am definitely more natural as a point guard than I am as a two guard.

To be honest with you, I always thought I was going to be in the NBA.

I never thought that I would ever go over to China for any reason – then to be able to go over there and play basketball, embracing the culture.

Obviously, I’ve had some tough times in my career. I’ve had some ups and downs just like anybody’s life, but you just keep continuing to work hard.

I’ve learned to go out and focus on what I can control, like how hard I work and my attitude and whether I’m happy or not. I’ve really tried to focus on those things.

It’s a game that I love and I want to continue to play. I know that I’ll have a job somewhere. You’ve just got to go out there and put your best foot forward.

Even though sometimes you don’t get the minutes you want to, you’ve just got to continue to work hard and know that if you keep playing hard and doing the right things, then eventually things will turn your way.

I’m an early riser.

Everybody wants to be in the NBA. That’s the whole goal. I’m no different than that.

I think every NBA player is trying to prove himself every day.

A lot of people say they’re competitive, and they think that means they scream and yell when they lose. I’m not like that. I don’t scream and yell. I just win. At anything I do, I win.

People see the scoring, and oftentimes, that’s all they think about with me, but I try to get better at all aspects my the game and become a better basketball player.

There are certain times when I was younger, I was occasionally more passive.

As I’ve grown older, my testimony has grown a lot, and a lot of it really has to do with my dad. He’s been a good example to me. That’s really where my testimony started, in just seeing how spiritual and what a good guy he is.

I worked at a pizza shop. My brother’s best friend owned it. I did a little bit of everything there, whatever they needed.

I’m just trying to focus on playing my game and playing well, and whatever happens afterwards, we’ll see.

I can juggle.

The D-League has helped me to get better and develop as a basketball player.

I’ve had opportunities to go out and play, but sometimes I haven’t. It’s been a mixture of both.

Passing the basketball – I feel like I’ve gotten better with that.

Some people see ESPN. They see the long shots. They see me scoring the basketball, but they don’t show often too many assists – and I’ve been doing that my whole career, being able to get the ball to the guy at the right time.

I’ve definitely gotten better, to where everyone can see that I’m not a defensive liability.

I’ve seen guys work as hard as I have and don’t have the shot I have.

I had a goal in mind and a dream, and I worked as hard as I possibly could and was eventually able to make it. And I think that’s because I had that focus and that drive and never thought that I was going to fail.

The NBA is always looking for tough kids who aren’t afraid of the moment or the guy they’re playing against.

I’ve proven I can play.

I know what it takes to win, and I’ve helped lead teams to winning cultures.

Eric Gordon is a great scorer.

I really enjoy movies.

It’s hard to play with any kind of confidence when you feel like if you miss one shot, if you make one mistake, you’re getting pulled.

I try to stay grounded.

I’ve got to continue to work on everything.

Defensively, I really feel like I’ve progressed and gotten better.

I never thought I’d play basketball in China.

It’s always good to be back in Salt Lake City.

I realize I have to continue to work on defense. I think a lot of people have to work on defense.

Being in the D-League, I might be able to get into a rhythm and start shooting the ball well and get some confidence and get some reps.

I’ve really grown as a player, becoming versatile, able to do multiple things offensively.

You want to be on a team where they think you can really help them.

Winning was everything to me. I hated to lose.

I am going to continue to get better and do great things.

You’ve just got to stay grounded, keep your head down, keep pushing and, when someone does call and wants you, be ready for your opportunity.

Sometimes you go through some things to find the right situation.

I always look at the bathroom. If you have a nice bathroom in the hotel, then it’s a nice hotel. It’s all about the shower and the bathroom.

I appreciate everything that happened in Sacramento. It was character building for me, continuing to go out and play hard. I feel like I progressed as a player.

That’s how I see myself, as a guy who can supply offense and help the team.