Quotes from Dwyane Wade

I think you really have to become a parent to understand what you will endure to be there for your kids.

The biggest thing is to let your voice be heard, let your story be heard.

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.

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.

I've been blessed to be one of those guys who's looked at as a fashion-forward type of guy.

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

I'm just showing my personality in my clothing.

The biggest thing, and what I told some of the partners in the summit, was me thanking them for their constant support with everything that I've been through the last couple years on and off the court.

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 happy that I can focus on my body a little bit. I'm not happy to get surgery, but I'm happy that I can focus on getting better.

The thing is, I don't do these things for recognition, being a good teammate, being a positive member of the community. I do them because those things make me whole and complete.

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

I got a rhythm going. The guys just did a good job of putting the ball in my hands.

You play a certain way for so long, and change is good. So I look forward to change, and I look forward to playing with the proper talent that we were able to put together.

I've played for the Miami Heat my whole career under Pat Riley. Mr. GQ himself. So when I pick out my outfits before a game, I'm already feeling confident. And some of that swagger stays with me when I take the court.

I don't think the world focuses on the positive things enough.

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.

Fashion's about taking chances, it's about taking risks, and just doing it the way you feel comfortable doing it. If you do that, people will respect it more.

My job, my whole life, I've always had that kind of doubter, people have always doubted me. And I don't know how I would succeed without it. So I welcome it, and it gives me a challenge, and I will see if I can live up to my challenge.

I supported Obama because of his relationships. A lot of the things he believes in, you would say that it's not in the best interest for someone in my tax bracket, but it's not about that. It's about him making the world better and making it equal and even all around, and that's what I'm supporting when I supported Obama.

I've struggled in my life. I've had hard times, but I kept pressing on.

Never give up and take nothing for granted in life.

Whenever I feel like I'm getting too far away from where I need to be, I think about my sons and the legacy I have to leave for them - and it always brings me back to reality.

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.