Alonzo Mourning
1970
5
Quotes
Biography
Alonzo Mourning is a retired American professional basketball player known for his tenacious defense and shot-blocking abilities. He was born on February 8, 1970, in Chesapeake, Virginia. Mourning played college basketball at Georgetown University before being selected as the second overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets. Throughout his career, he played for the Hornets, Miami Heat, and New Jersey Nets, winning an NBA championship with the Heat in 2006. Off the court, Mourning is involved in philanthropic work, particularly in raising awareness for kidney disease after his own successful transplant operation.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Don't aspire to be the best on the team. Aspire to be the best for the team.
2
Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.
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Success is not about making money. It's about making a difference.
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You can have anything you want if you want it desperately enough.
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Stay humble, stay hungry, and always be the hardest worker in the room.