“I was really fortunate. I don't believe in luck so I was really fortunate. God really blessed me in terms of my health. ... I was really healthy. But I tried to do my part in terms of preparation, in terms of perseverance. I tried to do my part to make sure that I was always ready to play and try to stay ahead of the game. I tried to beat people with my mind. I wasn't the biggest or the one that jumped the highest, but I had a real high basketball IQ and I knew it. ... I was a student of game and tried to prepare and be professional and have a good attitude. All of those things helped me have a long career.” PeopleTryingMindBelieveLongRealPlayGamesTermAttitudeCareersStudentsReadyHealthyBasketballHighestBeatsBlessedLuckPerseveranceDon't BelievePreparationFortunateGood AttitudeLong CareersAhead Of The Game Author:Avery Johnson
“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.” WantInspirationalNeedsSaidI CanPlayGamesLevelsHealthyBasketballDecidedDoctorsKneesUsaWant MeProceduresHigh Level Author:Dwyane Wade