I’ve played for the Miami Heat my whole career under Pat Riley. Mr. GQ himself. So when I pick out my outfits before a game, I’m already feeling confident. And some of that swagger stays with me when I take the court.
DWYANE WADEUnless you sit down and talk to your dad and say, ‘Why weren’t you there?’ and he says, ‘I’m going to really tell you the truth,’ then you won’t know.
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The biggest thing, and what I told some of the partners in the summit, was me thanking them for their constant support with everything that I’ve been through the last couple years on and off the court.
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Wherever you go, things change you. I mean, obviously moving to Miami and becoming part of the NBA has given me a different perspective on style than I had when I lived in Chicago or Milwaukee.
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For home games, I bring my clothes to the arena. I bring two different outfits that I can pick after the game. Road game, I got to wear what I walk in with.
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Guys who might not be superstars but because of their hustle, because of the little things they do, these are the guys who can really mean the difference between winning and losing.
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Growing up, I always dreamed of winning an NBA championship, never a gold. A gold was something that never crossed my mind.
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My job, my whole life, I’ve always had that kind of doubter, people have always doubted me. And I don’t know how I would succeed without it. So I welcome it, and it gives me a challenge, and I will see if I can live up to my challenge.
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To wear a gray tweed suit, you have to be mature and confident in yourself. Some people can’t pull it off.
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Looking back, I now see so many similarities between my own childhood and that of my sons. My father stepped in when I needed him, and that gave me the chance for a better life. That’s what I’m doing for my boys now.
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The biggest thing is to make sure that when something comes out about you that is false that you prove it’s not true.
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You have to wear what feels good on you, what you feel comfortable in. And I’ve just learned to not really care.
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You know, 10 years ago I never thought I’d be in this position. It’s a dream and I don’t even know if I dreamed this big.
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My upbringing involves individuals who helped me along the way. I don’t think I would be here today without that support.
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The Miami Heat floor is great, but a lot of them are not.
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Fatherhood is the best thing that could happen to me, and I’m just glad I can share my voice.
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Man, anytime the ball goes through the basket. It doesn’t matter if it’s a jumper or a drive.
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I’ve decided to listen to my doctors and get the procedure I need on my knee. USA Basketball said I had to do what was best for me. They want me to be obviously as healthy as possible so I can continue to play this game at a high level.
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I’m on a team with LeBron James and Chris Bosh, and they both dress well. It gets competitive. If I don’t bring my A game, they’re going to outshine me.
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Players are ready to play, We’re not on strike. It’s a lockout.
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It’s about taking advantage of the opportunities you have right now, and right now we’re in a position where you call somebody and they’re willing to pick up and take the call because they’re a fan, you have to take advantage of that and have a chance to capitalize on your ideas.
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I understand that I’m not perfect. I made mistakes and I had a hand in everything that’s happened to me, good and bad.
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The thing is, I don’t do these things for recognition, being a good teammate, being a positive member of the community. I do them because those things make me whole and complete.
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The biggest thing is to let your voice be heard, let your story be heard.
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Anytime an artist puts your name in a song, it’s unbelievable. It never gets old.
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People don’t need to necessarily see me in the jersey to understand who I am and what message I’m trying to get across with the things that I’m marketing.
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I think about my sons and the legacy I have to leave for them – and it always brings me back to reality.
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Any time the ball goes through the basket, and it’s going through consistently, it’s demoralizing for any opponent.
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