I’ve got to worry about Alonzo Mourning, because a year or two ago there was a chance that Alonzo Mourning wouldn’t be standing here talking to you. That’s the cold reality of it.
Meaning of the quote
Alonzo Mourning, an American athlete, is saying that he had to be very concerned about his own health and wellbeing. This is because not long ago, there was a real possibility that he might not have even been alive to talk to others. This is the harsh truth of the situation he faced.
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I can still play this game at a high level; I’ve proven that. I want to be home. I want to be close to my family. I want to be close to my foundation and my business interests.
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I’ve got to worry about Alonzo Mourning, because a year or two ago there was a chance that Alonzo Mourning wouldn’t be standing here talking to you. That’s the cold reality of it.
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I was hurting. I had some ailments I was dealing with. It’s not like I was holding out.
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I want to live 50 more years. I’m 33 years old… and I want to live to at least be 80 and see my kids grow up and see my grandkids. That’s important to me.
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Once my doctor began treating my kidney disease, my greatest challenge was the constant exhaustion. Fortunately, my doctor explained that anemia was causing my exhaustion and that people with serious illnesses, like kidney disease, may be at increased risk for anemia.
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When the new ownership came in, they made some decisions I wasn’t pleased with. And when they changed the whole aspect of it, I just totally lost interest.
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There’s a disappointment there because I still feel there’s an emptiness in my career that just wasn’t filled.
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