Being a father is an everyday challenge. It goes on and on.

I grew up in Chicago, and I understand what Michael Jordan symbolizes.

I've struggled in my life. I've had hard times, but I kept pressing on.

I think the main thing for kids is to have them believe in themselves.

My will is to always be better and better and better. I've got the will to want to be the best.

Chicago is a beautiful city. It's one of those places that people around the world see and say, 'Maybe one day.' There's so much excitement in the city about what you can accomplish and what you can be. We get this stigma, and rightfully so, because of the killings, but it's one of the best cities in the world. I'm biased, but I think it's a great city. Not only to be from, but to go to.

My name is very important to me. I'm representing the Wade name. I've got the name on the back of my jersey when I play. I walk around with that name. That's my family name, the name my son will grow up with. So it's very important to me to keep the level of maturity that I have.