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It was kind of surprising to see Damon Stoudamire leave Arizona for Memphis Monday morning.
Well, he tweeted out the real reason, and it's all about his kids.
I tell u the last 72 hrs have been tough but, let me take everyone into my mind for a moment! Every since I was 7 yrs old I dedicated my
— Damon Stoudamire (@Iambiggie503) May 18, 2015
Life to being a NBA baller! Yes, I was selfish every step of the way. I had a great 13 yr career in the NBA. When I retired I started
— Damon Stoudamire (@Iambiggie503) May 18, 2015
Coaching and fell in love with it! I have ability lots of ppl struggle with and that dealing with kids! It's always been that way! As
— Damon Stoudamire (@Iambiggie503) May 18, 2015
When I left Memphis it was about a opportunity to come back to my alma mater and represent U of A the best I could! Strange thing is I
— Damon Stoudamire (@Iambiggie503) May 18, 2015
Found out a lot who Damon Stoudamire actually was! I had changed. I wasn't the same guy anymore! The question became were as good as any
— Damon Stoudamire (@Iambiggie503) May 18, 2015
Team in the country, we have pros, I work for 1 of the best dudes and basketball minds in the country! Why do i feel empty? I'm
— Damon Stoudamire (@Iambiggie503) May 18, 2015
I'm helping raise everybody else's kids but, what about my 2 boys?! They need me too. All my playing yrs I was selfish and it worked out
— Damon Stoudamire (@Iambiggie503) May 18, 2015
For me but, now it's not about me it's about my boys! I never really knew how I felt till I missed seeing them play in football and
— Damon Stoudamire (@Iambiggie503) May 18, 2015
Basketball games! I was finally there dad again. Not the guy on TV anymore. I'd finally built our relationship where it needed to be.
— Damon Stoudamire (@Iambiggie503) May 18, 2015
This opportunity to still do what I love coaching bball and helping kids but, being by my own was to good to pass up! In my eyes it's the
— Damon Stoudamire (@Iambiggie503) May 18, 2015
Best of both worlds! Arizona bball is in great place with a great coach, passionate fans, great administration! I will always be AZ to
— Damon Stoudamire (@Iambiggie503) May 18, 2015
The heart but, right now it's just not about me. #beardown#AZ4life#
— Damon Stoudamire (@Iambiggie503) May 18, 2015
A lot of this also explains why he didn't take the Oregon State job last year either.
Good luck to coach Stoudamire in Memphis and doing what he feels passionately about.