"My dad means the world to me," Cyrus Jr. said. "He's the one that put the ball in my hands. Even though I never played for him, I call him my first coach. He was always the one guiding me, showing me right from wrong, and showing me how to conduct myself. He showed me things I needed to know as an athlete and how to work and stay disciplined. That all carried me to where I am right now. Without my dad, I wouldn't be here and I wouldn't have the success I've had. So I owe it all to him and my mom."