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This was my last picture with you at the 2019 World Cup.
We had dinner that night afterwards and we had a legendary night just hanging
at the dinner table. We talked all night about writing, storytelling, film,
books, music and the game. You told me how you were going to win another
Oscar and a Tony award for things you had in the works. You talked about how
GiGi is a beast on the court and how fundamentally sound she was and how she
had every move down at her young age.
I was just soaking up as much of your greatness as I could. We talked about
your scheduled days and how you put everything in to being a father, coach
and executive among other things and how to balance it all. I enjoyed our
convos and I took so much to try and learn from you for my next chapter in
life after ball. I find myself racking my brain trying to remember your words
that night because I just knew there would be another conversation and I’d
have even more questions to ask you the next time we met up.
You’ve set the standard for excellence around the world. I cherish the
moments we had man. Most importantly I pray for strength for your wife &
kids. This one hurts really bad. Going forward I know you’ll be that voice
pushing me and others to do more when we’re tired and think we have nothing
left to give.
Rest In Peace my brother.