“I want to be something special. I want to be known as a great female basketballer.”

“I always had that desire to become a great athlete.”

“When I’m on the court, I feel like I’m in my element.”

“I love Seattle. I couldn’t be anywhere else."

“We have the best fans in the league. I don’t care what anyone says.”

”People come out to rough me up because they think I’m not going to play well. And maybe when I was in my teen years it worked well. But I’m used to it now.”

“There’s not too much I haven’t done yet. except win a gold medal for Australia. This is all I’ve dreamed of since age two.”

“I can be a much better player. I’ve got a long ways to go.”

“I’m so thankful for basketball. If I didn’t play, I’d be pretty unhappy. Living where I grew up, getting teased for being this tall, crazy geeky child—which I was.”

“Leaving my family behind was very scary. I had to grow up quick. But being so young and paying in this league [the WNBA], I’m glad I did it because it’s been the best experience in my life.”

“When I was younger, Lisa Leslie inspired me a whole lot. She was someone I looked up to and wanted to be like. I really believe she is a good person. Hopefully, she can find out I am the same.”

“My mum gave up so much to have me, and now I want to repay her.”

“Basketball is my life."