My vote is for you. I heard that you went to the doctor for the first time in a long time. How has it changed your view of health?
I will clarify. When you play, you go to see a doctor and have your body examined, right? But I haven’t played for 11 years, so if not, what would I go to the doctor for?
So when I returned to the doctor, there were some things I didn’t know about. They give you those specific words: “Hey, you got sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure and stroke, and you can die. I said, “What?” “You could die.” So now I have to sleep in a sleep apnea.
Then, “Are all the painkillers you were taking companions? Your kidneys are a little weak. There is no better painkiller.” I was dependent on painkillers — not addicted was. One day I couldn’t move, I just popped one or two and moved me. But I’m quitting it now.
I really had to check out. It changes things when they hit you with a three-letter word that starts with D and ends with E.
What is your recovery routine? What do you do to actually feel better?
Hot tub. I got this tub. I have this machine, Normatech, attached to my foot. That’s what I’m doing. If you’re tired or your feet start to swell after you fly, sit in Normatec and take a bath to stretch. I’m not a real stretcher either. I just get off, go left, go right, go to the floor and touch my toes. Basic.
You have great power in helping people recover — you have become viral for you Charity..Whether it’s a Boys and Girls Club, it’s Reasons for starting the sneaker line, That’s what you do to improve your child’s health. I know it won’t be viral for you, but I just want to know: why is repayment so important to you? Because it’s not for everyone.
I’m not really thinking that it will give back. One is that my mother always taught me what to do. It only helps people in need. I felt I didn’t have to keep selling my shoes for $ 150. My contract is already guaranteed, right? It’s part of the money. I am receiving payment. So you sell a certain amount and you get the residuals, but ok, I already got a big check, right? If I sell a lot of expensive shoes, that would be another big check, but I’m not going to do it for any baby. So I’m still going to get paid, but I’m going to make it where these babies can afford their shoes. I always wanted fair pricing for people. Because I couldn’t even go to my dad’s office and ask him for $ 100 without shoes. “Boy, are you crazy? Do you know how many chicken and steak dinners you have and how many school supplies you can get for $ 100?”
I know you are all over the world when it comes to your music.DJ Diesel.What can you give me to quickly create a workout playlist of 5 songs?
Miguel’s “Skywalker”
“Eazy” by The Game and Kanye West
Jay-Z’s “Brooklyn We Go Hard” featuring Santigold
Space Jam Soundtrack “I Believe I Can Fly”
“Protect Ya Neck” Wu-Tang Clan
You also go through the Big Aristo, so I need some wisdom: who wants to be inspired by their fitness journey, what do you tell them?
I tell them to imagine what you want to look like, get all the information you need, and really understand and focus. Diet is everything. Even now, if you do 500 sit-ups a day, 6 packs don’t go as planned, so dieting is everything. So diet, preparation, concentration, and belief. You just have to stick to your routine. that’s it.
“Everyone wants to use all these modality and flashy gadgets, but taking a nap is literally the greatest thing your body can do to recover.”
