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.
DWYANE WADEYou have to wear what feels good on you, what you feel comfortable in. And I’ve just learned to not really care.
More Dwyane Wade Quotes
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When I first got into the league, I tried to fit in. Now I don’t care.
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I’ve been successful in different areas, but nothing brings a smile to my face more than my oldest son, Zaire, and my second son, Zion, saying the kind word of ‘Dad.’
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At 9 years old, I moved in with my father because my mother could no longer care for me.
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I supported Obama because of his relationships. A lot of the things he believes in, you would say that it’s not in the best interest for someone in my tax bracket, but it’s not about that. It’s about him making the world better and making it equal and even all around, and that’s what I’m supporting when I supported Obama.
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Most days I am in public. If I go to the store, with social media, I’m in public. It might as well be a press conference.
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I’m scared of needles.
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When I was in college, I actually had them change the starting lineup to say ‘from Robbins, Illinois’ instead of ‘Chicago, Illinois.’
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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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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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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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Yeah, I play a lot of point guard. LeBron plays a lot of point guard. A lot of people are thinking too much on positions.
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The biggest thing is to let your voice be heard, let your story be heard.
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I grew up in Chicago, and I understand what Michael Jordan symbolizes.
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I’m a playmaker, and I’m going to score. At the end of the day, my job is to put the ball in the basket.
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Over my career, I’ve had to adjust my game.
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