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Hard work is not punishment. Hard work is the price of admission for the opportunity to reach sustained excellence
Femininity and sport can go together.
Ridiculous stuff happens when I travel.
I'm happy and at peace with where I am at life.
Winning an Olympic gold medal is like nothing else.
Petty things don't bother me as much as they used to.
Basketball is always a piece of my life, but never the centerpiece.
Entitlement never wins Championships, Investment wins Championships.
The tough player is the one who is difficult to play against and easy to play with
I am being taken care of by a higher being than myself or my coaches or my training staff.
I like being on the floor, listening in on the huddles. It makes me feel like a player again.
Toughness is a skill. I don't think we're all born tough. You learn about toughness through your experience.
I have no regrets about my career or retiring. Not once have I thought 'Gosh, I wish I was back on the court.
Toughness has nothing to do with size, physical strength or athleticism. Toughness is A SKILL that can be developed & improved.
The greatest compliment to any player is he is a great teammate. We can't all be great players, but we can all be great teammates
The players I respected most were the toughest players, not those who talked a good game or blocked a shot and acted like a fool.
Make it a point to be around those with positive energy - people who want what's best for you, people who understand your goals and priorities.
I think every time I go in a game, I have added something positive. I have gotten a rebound or made a defensive play. That is what I try to focus on.
My goals have gone from being an all-star to just being able to play basketball. I always took for granted that I could play. Now I know what a gift it is.
People have to understand what my game is. It's not all about numbers. There's a bigger picture here. I don't create off the dribble. I rely on my teammates; my role is to set screens and get rebounds
People have to understand what my game is. It's not all about numbers. There's a bigger picture here. I don't create off the dribble. I rely on my teammates; my role is to set screens and get rebounds.
Athletes who take to the classroom naturally or are encouraged to focus on grades should be able to do well in the classroom. I believe the reason you go to college is to get your degree. It's not a minor league or an audition for the pros
Athletes who take to the classroom naturally or are encouraged to focus on grades should be able to do well in the classroom. I believe the reason you go to college is to get your degree. It's not a minor league or an audition for the pros.
There's nothing masculine about being competitive. There's nothing masculine about trying to be the best at everything you do, nor is there anything wrong with it. I don't know why a female athlete has to defend her femininity just because she chooses to play sports
There's nothing masculine about being competitive. There's nothing masculine about trying to be the best at everything you do, nor is there anything wrong with it. I don't know why a female athlete has to defend her femininity just because she chooses to play sports.
In third grade, I was taking tap-dance lessons, and about six weeks before the recital I wanted to quit. My mom said, 'No, you're going to stay with it.' Well, I did it, and I was bad, too! But my parents never let their kids walk away from something because it was too hard.
