Energy was amazing in the gym last night. To still be playing at this level is a blessing, especially when I'm supposed to be too old. Still doing the same things I was doing at 25. 1 more W to the championship.
It’s insane how the Spurs keep letting Shai go right. Cut off his right hand, and when he drives left he’s looking for the pull up or bump step back. Stay down on the pump fake. Keep your hands high just to agitate him. He’s too good to cut off all his options. Just aggravate
You need something bigger than you.
That’s what keeps you going when things get hard.
Hunger and passion will carry you, but you also have to think ahead.
Everything ends.
So while you’re building now, make sure you’re setting up what’s next.
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Protecting your space is real.
People close to you can affect you more than you think — even if they don’t mean to.
I’ve had to start correcting what people say around me. Little comments can shift your mindset if you let them.
Building your name as a player is no different than anything else.
You need a foundation first — fundamentals.
Then you dominate your area. Your city. Your region.
Then you scale and take it on the road.
You have to learn how to detach your feelings.
This is a temporary job. Temporary coaches. Temporary teammates. Everybody is trying to win, but also advance their own career.
Sometimes you’ll be in a situation that benefits you. Sometimes you won’t.
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At some point I realized everything I set out to do… I actually did.
That made me complain a lot less. Not completely, but I see now it doesn’t really change anything.
How many times have you looked in the mirror and said, “that’s on me”?
That’s where growth starts.
Nothing is worse than turning the ball over and pointing at someone else.
Own it.
You’re going to make mistakes. That’s part of the game.
A lot of young players are focused on rankings.
Truth is, once you get past the top guys, rankings don’t really mean much.
What matters is your development.
#Makempay
A lot of players love being in the gym.
But there’s a difference between being there… and actually working.
Going through the motions won’t get you better.
Game speed. Focus. Intent.
That’s where the results come from.
#Makempay
You have to learn how to detach your feelings.
Stay committed to the work, but don’t let your emotions control you. That’s how players lose themselves.
Real happiness isn’t just results.
It’s feeling like you’re getting better. Seeing the small improvements. Knowing the work is moving you forward.
That’s what keeps you going.
Progress is what makes all of this worth it.
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