My life this off season has been a great one so far. I’ve had the opportunity to spend lots of time working on game and nursing my knee back to health, but most importantly spending time with my family and friends. I think that’s the one thing I’ve taken for granted over the years, even tho its so important to me. With my schedule and need for my personal time, my family and friends have suffered the most, but I’m working on that. That’s why playing in the states this past summer was so great for everyone. My mom and other relatives were able to come to Atlanta several times making us all happy.
So when I showed up early from overseas my mom was really excited, even though I wasn’t. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m happy to be here with my family because its God plan, I just was disappointed at the way it went down. Even though I was cleared by 2 of the best Orthopedic doctors in Atlanta they didn’t think i was ready. My knee felt great but the team overseas thought I and needed another 2-3 weeks to get in better shape. Also, several of the teams native players were out with various injuries and they didn’t think the team would fair well in Euroleague. So after a tournament in Turkey it was clear to the team that with all the injuries they could not put the hopes of their season in a player who they felt was not ready to play. So with the threat of lost sponsors and a losing season it was decided that it would be best to honor the injury clause in my contract landing me where I am today, home. I would much rather be playing right now but, business is business and I probably would of done the same thing.
Working out is what I do! Yes, I’m in the gym a lot working on my game and getting my knee stronger. Each day I feel a burning desire to compete, that’s why I keep pushing on even when it gets tough. When you play hurt, like I did last summer, you learn to take short cuts. Now that I’m healthy I can do things full blast and I feel great. My trainer Dorian is awesome and his insight has really helped me fine tune my game. He challenges me to shoot for perfection. He is not just my trainer but one of my closes friends and knows how to light the fire in me.
With all the love in my life right now and the joy in my heart I know this is where I’m suppose to be. I’m having a blast.
“Difficult times don’t come your way just so you can survive them; God uses these times in your life to form and refine you”-Joel Osteen
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You made it through Mique! After all of it, you made it through! I’m glad to see that you are doing much better! Keep succeeding!
Your Friend
Jason
It’s good to hear that your knee is well. Although things didnt go as planned overseas us fans are looking forward to 2010 season in Atlanta! Keep blogging and keep up the great work.
Growing up I took a lot of things for granted. I thought those closest to me would always be here, so I never bothered to tell them how I really felt. Now I wish I could have just one more day. While I know you’d like to be overseas playing you’re exactly where you need to be right now. Besides the stronger your knee gets, the weaker your opponents hearts is getting. I’m just saying….
I appreciate your message and it was heart warming andI totally believe God puts you were u need 2 be. My knee is feeling great and I’m enjoying this holiday season. Please have a safe and joyful holiday season.