Tyson Chandler Quotes & Sayings

“I used to help my grandfather on the farm, driving tractors, raising crops and animals. I used to feed some of the baby cows and pigs, and I had to be no older than 7 or 8. Then at about 9 or 10 I started driving tractors. It showed me at an early age what hard work was all about and how dedicated you have to be, no matter what you do.”

“I think the world is crumbling when I have a bad game.”

“I wouldn't consider myself Goth, but I love Gothic pieces.”

“When I'm on the court, I picture myself as like a gladiator.”

“Yeah, I paint in my spare time, just to relax myself and wind down a bit.”

“I play knowing that there is somebody watching me out there in the crowd that has never had the opportunity to watch a game before and it might be the only chance they ever to see one, live in person. Michael Jordan once said that in an interview, and I really took it to heart; whenever I step on the floor, I play for that person.”

“When I'm at my grandparents', I know I literally have to do nothing but relax, enjoy myself, and enjoy my family members' company.”

“I appreciate every team that wants me, and I take on every challenge.”

“Scouts have always been surprised by the way I'm able to move at my size. How fast and agile I am.”

“My grandfather built my first hoop. It was a peach basket up against a tree, and we played in the dirt. I couldn't have been more than 6 when he put it up, and I just started playing.”