When you see or think about Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams, plenty of ideas might come to mind. Some might look at him and think of a barbarian or sky pirate type of fellow. Others might see a brute in the NBA, willing to do all the dirty work to help his team win.
What few, if anyone, will ever think about is the idea that Adams might suffer from depression.
That's about to change, as Steven Adams is opening up in a new book, discussing how he suffered from depression after his father passed away when he was only 13-years-old.
According to the New Zealand Herald, the book details some of the depression:
“After my dad died, I didn’t have [the fight],” says Adams. “I knew I wanted to do something but I just didn’t know what that thing was. And if a purpose hadn’t come along soon, I would have started looking for something, anything, to feel a high.
“When I think back, I realize that I was actually very lonely and, if I’m honest, probably a little depressed. No one had told us how to cope with grief. We didn’t see a counselor or go to any therapy sessions.”
We've seen a few NBA stars open up about some mental illnesses they suffer this season. For Adams to join in this, showing the courage to share his story in the process, could help others by way of showing there is hope.
Here is to hoping Adams, as well as anyone else who is going through a tough time, can overcome whatever is ailing them at the moment.
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