I've also always known that I wouldn't be playing for the N.B.A.

Petty things don't bother me as much as they used to.

Basketball is always a piece of my life, but never the centerpiece.

I have no regrets about my career or retiring. Not once have I thought 'Gosh, I wish I was back on the court.

Winning an Olympic gold medal is like nothing else.

Femininity and sport can go together.

I like being on the floor, listening in on the huddles. It makes me feel like a player again.

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

Ridiculous stuff happens when I travel.

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

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.

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.