Not only is Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James one of the best players in NBA history, but the 35-year-old's impact on the game and basketball culture as a whole is also truly immeasurable.

As one of the most famous athletes in history, James is bound to have some inspiring quotes.

 

“You can't be afraid to fail. It's the only way you succeed – you're not gonna succeed all the time, and I know that.”

A simple but effective message that everyone should know. James may have six Finals losses but he also has three wins.

 

“I treated it like every day was my last day with a basketball.”

Even at 35 years old, James has seen little sign of slowing down. The four-time MVP is still at the top of his game and his attitude towards life and basketball could help explain that.

 

“Commitment is a big part of what I am and what I believe. How committed are you to winning? How committed are you to being a good friend? To being trustworthy? To being successful? How committed are you to being a good father, a good teammate, a good role model? There’s that moment every morning when you look in the mirror: Are you committed, or are you not?”

James is undoubtedly one of the most dedicated players in the league today and his commitment to basketball as well as other parts of his life is inspiring to many.

 

“I hear that word pressure all the time. There is a lot of pressure put on me, but I don’t put a lot of pressure on myself. I feel if I play my game, it will take care of itself.”

As one of the game's top players for nearly two decades, James has had a ton of pressure thrown on him. The pressure to perform, the pressure to lead, the pressure to make certain decisions — whatever it is, James has taken it in stride.

 

“Losing a basketball game hurts but when you see what you've been through, you look on it and say well if this is the worst thing that can happen to me, then I'm okay.”

A bit of perspective, James' quote is a good reminder that bad things happen to everyone and to not take the smaller things too seriously.

 

“I hate letting my teammates down. I know I'm not going to make every shot. Sometimes I try to make the right play, and if it results in a loss, I feel awful. I don't feel awful because I have to answer questions about it. I feel awful in that locker room because I could have done something more to help my teammates win.”

While James tries to not let things get to him, he still strives for greatness and as one of the biggest competitors in the NBA, letting down your teammates hurts. However, these losses and tough times have helped the superstar reach the heights he is at now.