"The Greatest Role I’ll Ever Play: Fatherhood”

April 11, 2023. That’s the day everything changed. The day my son, Kai Felder, was born—and the day I stepped into the greatest role I’ll ever play: being a father.

Before Kai, life was moving fast. I was chasing dreams, grinding non-stop, trying to leave my mark on the game and the world. But when I first held him in my arms, everything slowed down. The noise faded. The priorities shifted. Suddenly, it wasn’t just about legacy on the court—it was about building one at home. Kai gave me new focus, a new purpose, and honestly, a new life.

He’s about to turn 2 now—an active, curious, nonstop little ball of energy. And I love it. Every single bit of it. His laugh? Contagious. His passion? Already showing. And yeah, his love for basketball? It’s wild. It’s like looking in the mirror sometimes. He’s got that spark in his eyes, the same fire I had growing up on the east side of Detroit. But here’s the thing—if he chooses another path one day, something totally different from basketball, I’ll support him with the same passion and pride. Because it’s not about what he does, it’s about who he becomes.

As a father, I want to be present. I want to teach him lessons that go beyond the game—lessons about resilience, kindness, confidence, and character. I want to show him the importance of hard work and humility. I want him to know it’s okay to make mistakes, to fall, to learn, and get back up again.

Right now, he’s still so young, still exploring the world for the first time. And honestly, I’m learning right alongside him. Every day brings something new, something beautiful. There’s never a bad day when I’m with Kai. He reminds me of what really matters—love, joy, family, and living in the moment.

Kai is the greatest ever. And I’m doing everything I can to be the greatest father for him. This journey we call life? We’re walking it together. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.