Athletes must be realistic about their health and willing to step back from playing to recover properly, rather than pushing through injuries that limit their effectiveness.

“After that game I was like, bro, you got to be more realistic with yourself. And not only did I tell myself that after so long of trying to just push it, push it, push it. Coach Bowles pulled me in and he was like, D, I need you to get healthy cuz I need you.”