At 9 years old, I moved in with my father because my mother could no longer care for me.
DWYANE WADELooking 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.
More Dwyane Wade Quotes
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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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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.
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The Miami Heat floor is great, but a lot of them are not.
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As long as you put on a jersey, no matter what kind of jersey it is, as long as you’re supporting the game of basketball, I enjoy it.
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Players are ready to play, We’re not on strike. It’s a lockout.
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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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A turtleneck is about sophistication.
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I don’t think the world focuses on the positive things enough.
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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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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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I love to sing some Beyonce – ya know, like ‘All the Single Ladies.’ I’ll sing that – maybe not with the body shakin’ – but I’ll have a little bit of the hand movement going on.
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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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When I first got into the league, I tried to fit in. Now I don’t care.
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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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I’m scared of needles.
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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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The biggest thing is to let your voice be heard, let your story be heard.
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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’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 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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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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Anytime an artist puts your name in a song, it’s unbelievable. It never gets old.
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I think you really have to become a parent to understand what you will endure to be there for your kids.
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Being a father is an everyday challenge. It goes on and on.
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