Sheryl Swoopes Quotes
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As a result of Title IX, and a new generation of parents who want their daughters to have the opportunities they never had, women's sports have arrived.
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Women play just as hard as guys do. We're just as competitive.
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Be positive and work hard. I think it's possible to overcome anything, if you're willing to work at it.
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If you do not believe yourself no one else will.
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There was the misconception out there that I retired after the 2008 season, but that was never the case. I wasn't done with basketball yet, and I'm still not done.
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Being gay has nothing to do with the three gold medals or the three MVPs or the four championships I've won. I'm still the same person. I'm Sheryl.
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To me, the most important thing is happiness.
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Discovering I'm gay just sort of happened much later in life.
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I've always been a firm believer in mind over matter. If you don't believe you can achieve, your body will start to believe this and you'll be stuck.
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I'm at a place in my life right now where I'm very happy, very content. I'm finally OK with the idea of who I love, who I want to be with.
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I always believe someone somewhere is working harder than me and that motivates me to work harder, give 100%.
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Every level that I have ever competed on, I have risen to the top.
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Some people might say my coming out after just winning the MVP award is heroic, and I understand that.
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TV is what sells your product.
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Players don't really ask for much or want much. But the things that they do need are important.
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I never thought a basketball shoe would be named after a woman, let alone me.
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It's frustrating - not that I expect to be the same person I was 10 years ago, but I do expect to do certain things. In all honesty, my body for the most part feels really good. But at this point of my career, I have to rely on different parts of my game, knowing how to take some short cuts when you can.
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My reason for coming out isn't to be some sort of hero.
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I was very bitter, frustrated, hurt, angry - I went through all types of emotions when I first was out of the WNBA.
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Sexuality and gender don't change anyone's performance on the court.
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I don't think it's tough to get there mentally. Your mind is saying, 'You know how to do this.' But your body doesn't always respond.
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You have to be positive, and I'm not just talking about athletics, this also applies to life.
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I can't help who I fall in love with. No one can.
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I've accomplished everything a person can accomplish on a basketball court, but I never thought about the future when I was younger. I never made plans for the next stage in my life.