Memphis Grizzlies power forward, Zach Randolph, played 8 minutes last night against the New Orleans Pelicans before leaving to witness his son's birth.
Memphis ended up losing 99-84 but that is far from the point. Randolph presented a greater message.
Even on a sporting level, Randolph's act to be by his fiancee's side for their son's birth serves as a stark reminder of the importance of family in the face of professional commitments and the pressures of work.
We all have certain responsibilities in our careers and work. As team leader, Randolph signed a four-year $66 million contract with Memphis.
Randolph's loving gesture reiterates that family comes first and nothing is more important (if you're lucky) than spending time with loved ones.
It makes little sense to sacrifice yourself to meet family finances when you're not around to enjoy it. Ultimately you're sacrificing the opportunity to be a family.
In the end, we are all replaced by our employers.
But family is irreplaceable.
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