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" You know, I'm just 6'9" and 260. And just so happen to be very good at playing the game of basketball. "
LeBron James
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" Warren Buffet told me once and he said always follow your gut. When you have that gut feeling, you have to go with don't go back on it. "
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" Volleyball, I could be pretty good. After a few practices I could be that striker, or whatever they call it. "
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" My mom and I have always been there for each other. We had some tough times, but she was always there for me. "
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" But now, being a parent, I go home and see my son and I forget about any mistake I ever made or the reason I'm upset. I get home and my son is smiling or he comes running to me. It has just made me grow as an individual and grow as a man. "
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" I hate letting my teammates down. I know I'm not going to make every shot. Sometimes I try to make the right play, and if it results in a loss, I feel awful. I don't feel awful because I have to answer questions about it. I feel awful in that locker room because I could have done something more to help my teammates win. "
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