Inspiring Motivational Quotes by 6-Time NBA Champion Michael Jordan

Publish date: 2024-01-07

"You feel better about the effort when you win."

Jordan and Scottie Pippen joke during a playoff game in 1990. John Swart/AP Images

Jordan told the Associated Press these words were going through his head in 1990 when he scored 69 points in a single game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

"I didn't think about being tired because I wanted to win the game," Jordan told the Associated Press.

"I've been in that situation where I've scored a lot of points and we lost, and I didn't want that to happen.

"So I kept pushing myself, kept talking to myself, saying, 'Don't stop, don't stop. Keep going.' You feel better about the effort when you win."

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