Brittney Griner
I had somebody say to me, 'You should play more ladylike.' This is basketball. I'm supposed to go out there and, 'Oh, I broke my nail,' or 'Oh, you hit me?'
I think I can be great.
I would wake up every day, and put on a pair of shoes, never thinking about what it would be like to go without. After seeing people walking the streets of Phoenix, without anything on their feet, I knew I had to do something to help.
I'm used to having two or three people around me every time I get the ball.
When I'm on the court, I'm not thinking of anything. I'm just playing and free.
Basketball is my safe haven.
You always have those people who are very opinionated - and I thank them soooo much for their opinions.
If you ever need a pillow, I can make you a pillow.
My teammate in college, Melissa Jones, lost her sight in one eye. Hers wasn't a hit to the eye; she fell and hit her head on the court, and then someone fell on her.
Don't worry about what other people are going to say, because they're always going to say something, but, if you're just true to yourself, let that shine through. Don't hide who you really are.Collection: People
When I was at Baylor, I wasn't fully happy because I couldn't be all the way out. It feels so good saying it: I am a strong, black lesbian woman.Collection: Happy
It's easy for people to say stuff when they don't know the full story.Collection: People
I am a strong, black lesbian woman. Every single time I say it, I feel so much better.Collection: Strong
I want you to come watch my game, not the uniforms.Collection: Games
Reading what people say makes me want to be me even more.Collection: Reading
I've always been open about who I am and my sexuality. So, it wasn't hard at all. If I can show that I'm out and I'm fine and everything's OK, then hopefully the younger generation will definitely feel the same way.Collection: Who I Am