Lunchtime and recess, that was a big part for me growing up. I think it’s important for kids to have that.
Zach LaVine
It was a big-time change, coming off the bench.
Zach LaVine
When I was younger, me and my dad used to do different things. I don’t think I would call it community service. It was more just us doing nice things. We used to donate to Goodwill or do can drives. Give people money if they needed it. Little things like that.
Zach LaVine
Lunch was my favorite part at school.
Zach LaVine
A lot of people I’ve played with see me as a scorer and a shooter. I’m still fast and everything like that, but then, when they see me dunk, it’s like ‘Oh, damn.’
Zach LaVine
I just try to attack the rim as hard as I can. Try to get the crowd pumped up a little bit.
Zach LaVine
I like to prove people wrong.
Zach LaVine
There are going to be good days and bad days… and you have to learn to fight through that.
Zach LaVine
I feel like I’m supposed to be a shooter.
Zach LaVine
I’ve been on my grind to be the best player I can.
Zach LaVine
I’ve never been a shy person. I’ve always been able to talk pretty well.
Zach LaVine
I put Tabasco sauce over everything. Or I put it on pretty much anything that wouldn’t taste gross – I mean, I wouldn’t put it on salad, but I like it on fried chicken, nachos… a lot of stuff.
Zach LaVine
Michael Jordan was that guy – he was Michael Jordan. So whatever he did, we followed.
Zach LaVine
You have to handle adversity well. There are roadblocks you will have to fight through.
Zach LaVine
I will forever be proud to call myself a Bruin and will never forget the memories that were made here.
Zach LaVine
I love the game of basketball. I guess it started with ‘Space Jam.’ Right after that movie, I went out there to my little Flight hoop and tried to do every dunk in the movie.
Zach LaVine
I remember when I was in third grade, I was in a classroom, and the teacher said, ‘What do you want to do when you get older?’ We were going around the room. I said, ‘I want to be a professional basketball player.’ She’s like, ‘That’s not realistic.’ I thought to myself, ‘OK, watch.’
Zach LaVine
You can never take a day off, because there’s an All-Star on every team.
Zach LaVine
I like to get a salad or fruit in me – just some good energy food – and then a plate a pasta with a breast of chicken.
Zach LaVine
I’ll always have something to prove.
Zach LaVine
I try to let my game speak for itself.
Zach LaVine
I’ve never seen hard work fail.
Zach LaVine
I feel like I’ve accomplished everything I could in the dunk contest. It would be hard for me to go back and outdo myself.
Zach LaVine
I’m very humble.
Zach LaVine
My ultimate goal is whenever I go on the court, I just want to be known as one of the better players.
Zach LaVine
Kris Dunn is a very athletic point guard.
Zach LaVine
I’ve always been taught that hard work doesn’t fail.
Zach LaVine
Every year is pressure. You need to put in on yourself to go out and perform.
Zach LaVine
I’ll forget what day it is sometimes. I have to look in my calendar every once in a while.
Zach LaVine
I grew up playing basketball and baseball. I’ve always been active because my dad played professional football, so sports and working out have always been a part of my life.
Zach LaVine
I usually start my day with a light breakfast of fruit and eggs and take granola bars with me to eat after practice. Lunch and dinner usually consist of chicken over pasta or rice and beans.
Zach LaVine
If I wasn’t a pro-athlete, I would probably eat any dessert dish every day!
Zach LaVine
Watching game film motivates me a lot. It shows me what I need to work on and determines the specific workouts I do.
Zach LaVine
Let’s just say the genes were there for me to excel athletically.
Zach LaVine
I never thought I’d be an actor.
Zach LaVine
It’s always good to be known. You want to build your brand up, want to build your name.
Zach LaVine
I feel like people who know me, my fans, I want them to know I’m just a regular 21-year-old kid who likes movies, who likes to have fun. It lets people see the other side of you and not just the basketball thing.
Zach LaVine
My dad, Paul, is, like, my best friend.
Zach LaVine
My mom, Cheryl, worked two jobs to support me. She really helped the family stay together.
Zach LaVine
Kobe Bryant has always been my favorite player, and he was drafted No. 13, too, in 1996.
Zach LaVine
I just feel like whenever the team needs a bucket, I can come and get it. I feel I’m a really good scorer.
Zach LaVine
I have confidence in my game. I can get up and run the floor to the best of my ability, and above all, I’m going to play my hardest.
Zach LaVine
I have really high expectations for myself, so I just want to go out there and compete.
Zach LaVine
I went to a lot of college camps when I was younger… You just admire those players because they’re at a higher level than you at that time.
Zach LaVine
I can create for others.
Zach LaVine
I can’t drink anything but chocolate. I don’t even like any milk but chocolate. When I eat cereal, I barely touch the white part.
Zach LaVine
If I get to spoil myself, I’m going to DQ. I always had it growing up, so I stick to it.
Zach LaVine
I always had confidence in my game.
Zach LaVine
I played point guard my whole life.
Zach LaVine
I feel comfortable with the ball in my hands.
Zach LaVine
While taking sign language in high school, one of our assignments was to go out and participate in the deaf community, so I really got to know a lot of the group from that. I felt like they needed a little bit more of a voice because people treat them different just because they’re hearing impaired.
Zach LaVine
I don’t want anybody to feel like they’re different.
Zach LaVine