I just want to continue the success and be an athlete that is shown in a good light in New York City.

Cruz frames “success” not only as on-field performance but as an ongoing responsibility—something to be sustained rather than achieved once. By emphasizing being “shown in a good light in New York City,” he acknowledges the heightened scrutiny and symbolic weight of playing in a major media market, where an athlete’s public image can matter nearly as much as statistics. The quote suggests an aspiration to represent himself, his team, and his community with professionalism and integrity, implying that fame in New York brings both opportunity and pressure. It also reflects a forward-looking mindset: maintaining momentum, meeting expectations, and building a reputation that extends beyond a single season or highlight.