クリス・ボッシュさんのインスタグラム動画 - (クリス・ボッシュInstagram)「I have to tell you: It is truly an honor to be considered for the Hall of Fame—and it’s a blessing to see my name next to so many greats. Basketball has given me everything in my life. And not a day goes by where I don’t realize that. My latest for The Last Chip --> (link in bio) I keep thinking back to a conversation I had with a close friend of mine while I grieved the end of my career. “It can’t end like that,” I told him. “It’s not ending the way I want it.” He looked at me and without even blinking, replied: “It never ends the way you want it to.” Such a simple statement, but I knew I’d eventually have to move on. I had done everything you can possibly do in the game. I’ve since been able to reflect on what’s been important to me in looking back on my career. If I could pin it to one word, it would be Teamwork. You hear about its importance as a young athlete, but when I arrived in the NBA, I realized just how important it really was: You could have your own dreams and aspirations, but none of them would come true without a team. I’ve gone from being a Hutchins, Texas kid just playing ball with friends at the playground every day to an NBA Hall of Fame candidate. As I think about it, my whole career flashes through my eyes. From Hutchins Park, to Kennedy Curry Middle School, to Lincoln High School to Georgia Tech, to Toronto, and then finishing in Miami. What a ride! Now, when I look back on my life as a ball player, all I can do is smile. Because my time in the NBA may have been an unfinished piece but I wouldn’t trade it for the world.」12月30日 10時22分