After taking a couple of days to process everything from our playoff series, I
just wanted to leave you with a very open and honest note to thank all my bel
oved fans. It's the least I can do for all your support this past season.
Athletes often say "I have the best fans in the world." When I say it, I mean
it. You all support me with so much enthusiasm that every year my teammates ta
lk about how they've never seen such die-hard fans. Sure, sometimes you guys c
an be a little aggressive or overwhelming for other fans and reporters haha, b
ut I understand that comes from your love for me.
You guys showed up nightly to TWC Arena giving us a huge home court advantage.
You made all of us feel like rock stars on our preseason trip to China. You f
lew in from different U.S. cities and countries (some which required ~18 hours
of flying) just to watch regular season games. You guys cared enough about me
to make and share a video of fouls committed on me. I received more gifts, su
pport letters and fan art than I know what to do with.
Over 10,000 of you signed up for my prayer letter and diligently prayed for me
throughout the season. Hundreds of you opened up about some of the most vulne
rable parts of your life and asked me and my business team to pray for you guy
s (which we did).
THANKS for being a big reason why this was the most enjoyable season I've ever
had in the NBA! Sorry we couldn't keep this playoff run going. I'm extremely
sad about this season ending and miss basketball like crazy already. I serious
ly can't wait for my body to heal up and start training again. I try not to th
ink about the playoffs, and turn away when I see any other playoff games. It s
tings because I know we could be in the 2nd round, but God is perfect through
the highs and the lows, and He has never led me astray!
This past year was a step in the right direction, but I know there's another l
evel I can get to. So as I approach the off-season, I will keep working on my
game. Next year my jumper will be way better. I will come back a much better p
layer. I want to keep having fun on the court (like I did this past year). For
free agency, I will seek out every opportunity that gives me the greatest cha
nce to be the best player I can be. I believe I'm just getting started. I have
more to give and more to accomplish.
I'm excited to see what God has for me in the future! But for now, time to res
t, recover and recharge myself physically and mentally. So on that note, I'm o
ff to vacation!!
P.S had to leave you guys with one last hairdo
心得: 好像有可能考慮其他隊!?