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To have a strong community of people who believe in your potential can make all the difference in the world. So many people have invested in me and I want to do the same for Chicago’s teens.
Derrick Rose
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Derrick Rose
Age: 36
Born: 1988
Born: October 4
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Derrick Martell Rose
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I wont ever put myself in a bad position so that people can say bad things about me. I make smart decisions, and my friends and my family, they are all there for the right reason.
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We got to win. Win no matter what. Trip, kick somebody, fight, bite. Whatever. Win.
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All I got to do is keep getting the most out of each one of my days and keep trying to be the best athlete I can become.
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My thing is just staying positive. Find that thing you love doing and dedicate yourself to it. You're going to have to sacrifice a lot of things if you want to achieve the goals you want to achieve.
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I love eating it - grilled chicken, pasta, rice, and other foods that give me long term energy. Every once in a while, my sweet tooth gets the best of me and I have to snack on some candy. Beverage wise, I stick to sports drinks, water, milk, and juice.
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I feel like I have everything else as far as being creative and athletic. But it's the little things that's going to push me over, like ball-handling, passing, boxing out when I'm setting screens. Little things like that that you would overlook that can make me a complete player.
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I still have goals. Seeing those doubters out there, it's gonna be funny seeing them eat their words.
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When I was younger, I just thought about playing in the NBA.
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I couldn't worry about anyone else but myself and my health.
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Hard work isn't enough. You got to believe
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On Halloween, don't you know back when you were little, your mom tells you don't eat any candy until she checks it? I used to be so tempted to eat my candy on the way to other people's houses. That used to be such a tease.
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McDonald's is over with. But chips and candy and stuff, it's going to be hard to get away from that.
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I never had a problem with a coach in my life, no matter what team I've been in on.
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I don't want to be in my meetings all sore or be at my son's graduation all sore just because of something I did in the past. (I'm) just learning and being smart.
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I love playing basketball because you could be having a rough day in your life, and while you're on the court it gives you a clear mind. I'm not worried about anything. I'm there just playing freely and I go out there all and I have fun.
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I explained to my teammates I didn't want any distractions to the team.
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I will say, just being here, God is good, man.
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I have a lot of confidence in my shot and I'm willing to shoot it no matter what.
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I can't get mad about peoples' opinions, I always say that. That's their opinion. They got every right to say or think whatever they want to say and think. And whatever they say and think don't affect my life.
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Its tough growing up where I grew up. My family is very small and really tight. Just being around the neighborhood, my brothers were always around. I didnt want to be in any trouble because I knew my mom or brothers would find out. I didnt want to hurt their feelings. I just tried to do everything right.
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