Amar'e Stoudemire
Amar'e Stoudemire
2003 NBA Rookie of the Year and 6-time NBA All-Star who was drafted 9th overall by the Phoenix Suns in 2002, straight out of high school. After eight productive years in Phoenix, he signed with the New York Knicks in 2010, then after agreeing on a buyout with the team in 2015, he signed with the Dallas Mavericks.
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBasketball Player
Date of Birth16 November 1982
CityLake Wales, FL
CountryUnited States of America
My parents always made me dress up for church. I really didn't want to.
My mom, she was, at a young age, caught up in the worldly ways. At that time, it was very intriguing to be out partying and having fun. As a young mother, she was caught in that.
He is the Matrix. Any lob you throw to him, he's going to throw it down. He's blocking shots. He's defending. He's scoring the ball. I don't think you can ask for too much more from Shawn.
I tell you what, man, it's been a long process. It's been a long time coming. I just can't wait to set foot back on that Phoenix logo.
I think I'm a little more mature than the average guy.
I think it will get better. Hopefully, I'll feel better (today).
I think swagger's a confidence. It's a confidence of you knowing that you work hard for your success. A lot of times, you can't develop swagger if you haven't worked hard to succeed.
Just going to Africa is amazing; it all comes back to the motherland. It's pretty much where everything started.
I ask daily. I'm asking questions every workout, every set. Is everything on schedule? Is everything where it's supposed to be?
I feel it's my responsibility to be able to take care of my family by living off the land. That's the ultimate goal for a man.
You can tailor garments all you want, but if it doesn't fit in the arms or legs, it never will.