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I've been playing in L.A. for a long time through college and pros, just to be ready. It's different out here.
- Matt Barnes
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Some guys didn't have fathers. Some guys grew up with great dads but the weight of fatherhood shifts onto their shoulders because they make millions now. Some guys are away from their kids or divorced. I'm letting them all know they aren't alone when it comes to fatherhood issues and to encourage them to make time for their kids.
- Matt Barnes
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I mean, don't get me wrong, being ref is a very tough job - managing 10 of the best athletes in the world. At the same time, I think there is way too much ego from their standpoint.
- Matt Barnes
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#Time
#World
I'm a role player, a journeyman. I know who I am.
- Matt Barnes
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#Who
People don't realize that everyone in the NBA is really good. The difference is having a coach that believes in you.
- Matt Barnes
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#People
I'm a target on and off the court. I've done some things I regret. But being a target is rough.
- Matt Barnes
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#Regret
#Rough
#Target
The league feels like it's their job to protect the referees more than the players.
- Matt Barnes
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I grew up in the '80s in an era that was tough. The Pistons, Celtics, Knicks, Charles Oakley, Anthony Mason. It wasn't dirty. It was just men playing basketball.
- Matt Barnes
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I hated Mo Cheeks.
- Matt Barnes
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#Hated
You don't have to be a professional athlete to be heard - the most powerful tool you have is your voice.
- Matt Barnes
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It's tough to stay focused and be able to separate life from our job. We are paid to perform, and we are performers. You gotta have good brothers to lean on.
- Matt Barnes
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#Life
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#Tough
I think what I came from and what I saw molded me into a certain person. Nothing was ever wrapped or a silver spoon, so I don't think I would know how to live and I don't think I'd want to live if it wasn't a grind.
- Matt Barnes
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#Me
#Nothing
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There's no nightlife in Utah.
- Matt Barnes
#Nightlife
#Utah
It comes with experience and learning and knowing the game. It's not necessarily about sticking your chest out and saying, 'I'm tough.'
- Matt Barnes
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#Learning
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This social media era is giving us a more in-depth look at our favorite people, and it's all aspects, from music to movies to television to sports. I think it has been somewhat of a distraction at times, but also a huge benefit.
- Matt Barnes
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#Music
#Social Media
#Sports
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