When I was in college, I actually had them change the starting lineup to say ‘from Robbins, Illinois’ instead of ‘Chicago, Illinois.’
DWYANE WADEI grew up in Chicago, and I understand what Michael Jordan symbolizes.
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All children need their fathers, but boys especially need fathers to teach them how to be men.
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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 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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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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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 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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I don’t think the world focuses on the positive things enough.
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Whenever I feel like I’m getting too far away from where I need to be,
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I’m happy that I can focus on my body a little bit. I’m not happy to get surgery, but I’m happy that I can focus on getting better.
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I’m an athlete, so I can dress down with the best of them. I can throw on t-shirts and sweats with the best of them.
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I grew up in the inner city of Chicago, and then I moved to Robbins, and it kind of raised me.
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I’m just showing my personality in my clothing.
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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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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 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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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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The biggest surprise has been making the adjustment after losing a game.
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Over my career, I’ve had to adjust my game.
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I’m scared of needles.
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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 Tom Ford three-piece makes you feel so confident, it’s bananas.
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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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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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Before even Court Grip, I just wanted to be a part of a brand that I felt that listened to the athlete and really catered to the athlete, and gave us what we were looking for.
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Being a father is an everyday challenge. It goes on and on.
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You play a certain way for so long, and change is good. So I look forward to change, and I look forward to playing with the proper talent that we were able to put together.
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