The Players' Tribune

New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado’s daughters leave him a voicemail for the NBA Finals

Ahead of the World Series and his retirement, Clayton Kershaw’s kids leave him special messages: “You’re the best player in the world. I can’t believe I have this dad.”

Ahead of the WNBA draft, Hailey Van Lith’s dad, Corey, leaves an emotional voicemail for his daughter. 

Brad Marchand hears a special voicemail from his kids Rue, Sawyer and Sloane. 

Carmelo Anthony is entering the Hall of Fame with something extra special — a touching message from his son, Kiyan.

Before UConn takes the court for the national championship game, Paige Bueckers’ little brother, Drew, left his sister a touching message. 

As Haley Winn gets ready for Team USA’s gold medal game against Canada, her brothers, Casey, Ryan and Tommy, leave their sister an encouraging voicemail.

After Jordyn Tyson was drafted by the New Orleans Saints, his brother, Cleveland Cavaliers SF Jaylon Tyson, left him a sweet voicemail: “You inspire me every day, not only as an athlete, but as a human being.”

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s daughter, Vlaimel, leaves her dad an adoring voicemail that tugs on the heartstrings. 

Ahead of the Super Bowl, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley’s daughter, Jada, leaves a heartwarming voicemail for her dad. 

As UCLA gears up for the national championship, Lauren Betts’ mom leaves her daughter a special message.

As Canada prepares to face-off against the U.S. for gold, the Celebrinis leave their son and brother a voicemail that radiates encouragement and pride.