Amar'e Stoudemire Quotes & Sayings

I have been aware since my youth that I am a Hebrew through my mother, and that is something that has played a subtle but important role in my development. — Amar'e Stoudemire

Swag is something that I've had for a long time. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I'm not a religious person; I'm more of a spiritual person, so I follow the rules of the Bible that coordinate with and connect with the Hebrew culture. — Amar'e Stoudemire

My parents always made me dress up for church. I really didn't want to. — Amar'e Stoudemire

Every year I will stock my locker up with body wash, different lotions, different oils, and different creams. — Amar'e Stoudemire

You can tailor garments all you want, but if it doesn't fit in the arms or legs, it never will. — Amar'e Stoudemire

There's been injuries to where my perseverance may have gotten overlooked-just my hard work and what I bring to a franchise and to a team may have gotten overlooked. But it's a matter of staying professional and playing the game of basketball and ultimately doing whatever it takes to win a championship for your teammates. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I was just a regular kid in poverty, struggling. — Amar'e Stoudemire

Basketball, man: it is a land of giants. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I went from just a regular nappy-headed kid in poverty to Amar'e Stoudemire, New York Knicks captain superstar. But there's a lot in between that allowed me to get from point A to point B. — Amar'e Stoudemire

Like basketball, fashion is hard work. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I look at the Star of David as a symbol of righteousness. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I study Torah all the time. — Amar'e Stoudemire

On paper we might be the best team in the league. We've got great players on this team who accomplished so much. We just couldn't put it together. — Amar'e Stoudemire

A lot of people think I grew up with just my brother and me, but mom was there even when she wasn't. We had a good household. — Amar'e Stoudemire

The N.B.A. is not an easy job. As you get older, you play this game for 82 games a year, and you play 11 or 12 years, your body tends to break down. — Amar'e Stoudemire

When I saw the rough cuts of 'The Village of Peace,' I was immediately intrigued and wanted to share this story on the global stage. — Amar'e Stoudemire

The fact that I am not Jewish by religion does not prevent me from connecting to the Jewish nation's spirituality. — Amar'e Stoudemire

Education is very important, and I understand that. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I grew up playing football and baseball. — Amar'e Stoudemire

My mom, she was, at a young age, caught up in the worldly ways. At that time, it was very intriguing to be out partying and having fun. As a young mother, she was caught in that. — Amar'e Stoudemire

Of course New York is the Mecca of style in America, but don't knock Phoenix - it's not as big, but there are lots of people with style there. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I try to celebrate all the holidays that the Scriptures talk about. — Amar'e Stoudemire

If you research history, I think we are all Jewish. It's the original culture. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I have never hid my spiritual roots. They just weren't something that came under the spotlight. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I love Terry Porter. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I feel dominant - I feel the triangle offense utilizes all my skills. — Amar'e Stoudemire

Just going to Africa is amazing; it all comes back to the motherland. It's pretty much where everything started. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I feel it's my responsibility to be able to take care of my family by living off the land. That's the ultimate goal for a man. — Amar'e Stoudemire

Be yourself. Don't try too hard - it shows. — Amar'e Stoudemire

In the NBA, there is a guy guarding you, and you really have to try shooting over him. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I had a Hebraic wedding in New York, so I'm definitely Jewish. — Amar'e Stoudemire

Shawn Kemp was the player that I grew up watching, when he was with the SuperSonics. — Amar'e Stoudemire

A woman's outfit says a lot about her. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I see myself as a revolutionary, as a fashion rebel. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I'm glad many Jews attend Knick games. — Amar'e Stoudemire

My father used to always give me a basketball, a skate board, and a bike every Christmas. That's all I wanted every year. — Amar'e Stoudemire

If you've got style, you'll show it, no matter the city. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I've had no shellfish and no pork for quite some time. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I knew I was good because I was the only 14-year-old who could dunk backward. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I believe religion is man-made. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I never had a doubt that I would make it to the NBA, even when I wasn't playing. — Amar'e Stoudemire

People have times when they want to go through different looks. — Amar'e Stoudemire

As a player, you should look at the teams you might want to play for. The city you may want to live in. The system you may want to play in. The economy. The cost of living. Everything. It's about what's best for you. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I prefer the path of peace over war. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I think swagger's a confidence. It's a confidence of you knowing that you work hard for your success. A lot of times, you can't develop swagger if you haven't worked hard to succeed. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I think I'm a little more mature than the average guy. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I want to reach my full potential. — Amar'e Stoudemire

I can't really dwell on the past. — Amar'e Stoudemire

There're a lot of rules to basketball. — Amar'e Stoudemire

You've got to have the right attire for the right event. I attend a lot of dinners, a lot of concerts, and I have to be on the red carpet; each has its own dress code, and I have to be prepared. Jeans and a hoodie are great for a concert, but a dinner party? — Amar'e Stoudemire

No one in my family is Jewish; no one was raised as a Jew, me included. — Amar'e Stoudemire

To be a great player or a good player in the NBA, I have to work on my perimeter game. — Amar'e Stoudemire

The Bible is a history book. — Amar'e Stoudemire