Retired NBA superstar and Chicago's own Dwyane Wade received an honorary degree from his alma mater, Marquette University last week.
He delivered the commencement speech for Marquette University’s class of 2022… telling them about “the need for solitude, self-awareness and passion in their future endeavors...” and how they “should cherish the journey and the process, not just the destination.”
Dwyane also paid tribute to former Marquette head basketball coach Tom Crean, telling the story of how he visited him in Chicago while he was still in high school and brought him a university cap and gown. Dwyane said he remains grateful to him because, “he wasn’t recruiting me just because of my basketball abilities, but also because he believed that I wanted more for myself and my family. Coach Crean recognized me as someone worthy and was giving me a chance to prove myself.”
He ended with: “Today, we celebrate what you have accomplished, as we should… Tomorrow, wake up to begin the next leg of your journey. Your passion. I repeat, your passion lies on the journey.”
& Remember to always celebrate your magic! xo