Chamique Holdsclaw Quotes

The one thing I've always done is work hard. That's not going to change.

I just go out there and play basketball. God's given me the ability. The only thing I can do is go out and play.

My teammates know I'm down to earth. I'll joke with them. But when it comes to basketball, I try to be serious about it.

I don't know if I'm the best. There are better shooters, better defenders, but there aren't too many female who play the game like I do.

I wasn't going to be average.

I just play basketball. I'm athletic. Skinny but strong, tall but quick.

A lot of times people say, 'You act like a grandmother, you're just totally laid back, nothing bothers you.'

I'm kind of a quiet leader, and I just try to lead by example. But then sometimes you have to say something.

I always promised myself that if I was in position to be successful, I wouldn't take it for granted, because I know in the past how hard I've worked.

I never get used to the response that people have toward me.

I realize I'm a free spirit. I like to be happy. I have to have more control of my happiness.

One thing I've become is introspective.

I think I have a great sense of me as a person.

I want to be different from anyone ever.

I'm a confident player, I know I can score. I don't think anyone can guard me consistently off the dribble. But I'm a team player.

I know what makes me happy. I know what makes me miserable. I'm trying to stay on the happy side.

I just like to win basketball games. That's what motivates me.