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Hard work isn't enough. You got to believe

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Derrick Rose
Age: 36
Born: 1988
Born: October 4
Basketball Player
Chicago
Illinois
Derrick Martell Rose
Rose
Work
Believe
Enough
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I try my hardest to do what I have to do to make my team win.
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When I was younger, I just thought about playing in the NBA.
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I never had a problem with a coach in my life, no matter what team I've been in on.I put that on myself because I let that space and opportunity start something especially when people didn't know what was going on or people are trying to find out or figure out what's going on with the team.
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We got to win. Win no matter what. Trip, kick somebody, fight, bite. Whatever. Win.
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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 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 wanna be great. I'm going to be great. There's no doubt about it.
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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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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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I will say, just being here, God is good, man.
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People think that I'm mean because I'm quiet, and I don't really go out places or because I don't really say too much. On the other hand, people think that I'm soft because I may not handle myself the way other people handle themselves. That's just not me. They don't know my background or none of that stuff.
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I think that my IQ level grew as a player. I think that I [run] the game a little bit better. I'm waiting for the game to come to me, and I'm picking and choosing my spots instead of just going out there and just doing whatever because I don't have to do that with this team?
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I couldn't worry about anyone else but myself and my health.
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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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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.
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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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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 just don't want to get caught up in the hype.
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I explained to my teammates I didn't want any distractions to the team.
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I think a lot of people don't understand that when I sit out it's not because of this year. I'm thinking about long term. I'm thinking about after I'm done with basketball.
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