Dwyane Wade

Athlete

65 Quotes

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.

To wear a gray tweed suit, you have to be mature and confident in yourself. Some people can't pull it off.

I think the biggest thing I've learned is to not really worry what people will say or think about what you wear. You have to wear what feels good on you, what you feel comfortable in. And I've just learned to not really care.

Anytime an artist puts your name in a song, it's unbelievable. It never gets old.

I was probably a terrible husband, but I pride myself on being a good dad.

No team works out teamwork.

It's always a dream to be on the cover, it's one of the things an athlete always aspires to do, to be on the cover of a videogame, but I never thought I would get to do it this quick.

A turtleneck is about sophistication.

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.

A Tom Ford three-piece makes you feel so confident, it's bananas.

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.

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.

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.

I'm just showing my personality in my clothing.

Whenever there is a big game and people don't think I can do it, I always play my hardest, and now it has become a part of me.

My upbringing involves individuals who helped me along the way. I don't think I would be here today without that support.

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.'

I grew up in the inner city of Chicago, and then I moved to Robbins, and it kind of raised me. When I was in college, I actually had them change the starting lineup to say 'from Robbins, Illinois' instead of 'Chicago, Illinois.'

When I first got into the league, I tried to fit in. Now I don't care.

Yes, it's true - I love the roar of the crowd. When the fans are with you, their voices come together in a big booming rush of sound that you can actually feel in your body - almost like a wave that lifts you and carries you past your own limits.

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