Antonio McDyess Quotes

United States, Basketball Player
September 7, 1974

Antonio Keithflen McDyess is an American former professional basketball player. Listed at 6'9" (2.06 m) and 245 lb (111 kg), McDyess played as a power forward.

I think there's a lot on this game. With how we lost in the Finals last year, we're definitely going to be fired up wanting to get a win. We also want to prove to everybody that we belong.

Antonio McDyess
- Game
- Win
- Last Year
They definitely believe in getting up and down the court.

Antonio McDyess
- Believe
- Court
- Getting Up

I can be one of the dominant players, maybe the dominant player, in the East.

Antonio McDyess
- Player
- East
- Dominant
When you are a young team, it is hard to compete with a team that has won one championship and almost won another. It's a mental thing. It gets into your head, because you know what those guys have done.

Antonio McDyess
I used to get down on myself a lot if I missed a shot, and it would just break my focus. But now I stay mentally tough and try to just forget about that play and keep on going.

Antonio McDyess
- Play
- Focus
- Shot
My legs are starting to get back under me. I'm getting my rhythm back and I'm just going out there to play. Not really thinking about it.

Antonio McDyess
- Play
- Back
- Rhythm
I just go and play hard. That's who I am.

Antonio McDyess
- Play
- Hard
- Who I Am
I can't be someone I'm not. I try to be a warrior on the court, but where I come from, being macho doesn't get you anywhere.

Antonio McDyess
- Warrior
- Court

I was a little more motivated for the win. It was my first finals. To lose like we did, I'm going to remember it for the rest of my life.

Antonio McDyess
- Remember
- Win
- Final
Yeah, they try to get me to play. Because they want my money.

Antonio McDyess
- Money
- Play
- Get