Every time I was playing basketball, I felt sick to my stomach. I didn't realize that feeling was having to leave my family - having to leave my sister, who can't even communicate with me when I'm gone. — Elena Delle Donne Copy Share Image
I'd rather be a face for happiness and doing things that you have a passion for, rather than faking it and pretending like I'm… — Elena Delle Donne Copy Share Image
I thought I needed to go to one of the top five schools in the nation and never even thought 'What's important to me?'… — Elena Delle Donne Copy Share Image
When I was young, I was obsessed with Michael Jordan and the Bulls. He's the only person I get starstruck over. I don't know… — Elena Delle Donne Copy Share Image
Spend time with your family and try to spend time doing things that you enjoy doing other than basketball. — Elena Delle Donne Copy Share Image
As I grew up, I became aware that there are people with special needs out there, and I have a real connection with them. — Elena Delle Donne Copy Share Image
That's the thing: You don't understand burnout unless you've been burned out. And it's something you can't even explain. It's just doing something you… — Elena Delle Donne Copy Share Image
You don't have to follow what most players do by going to the top school. You can do anything at any school you're at,… — Elena Delle Donne Copy Share Image
Every time I was playing basketball, I felt sick to my stomach. I didn't realize that feeling was having to leave my family -… — Elena Delle Donne Copy Share Image
I could do whatever I wanted as a girl, whatever my brother did. I could play against the boys and achieve whatever they did. — Elena Delle Donne Copy Share Image
I'm doing whatever I have to do to help my team win. So, instead of being focused on anything from the outside, I'm focused… — Elena Delle Donne Copy Share Image
It's expensive to raise a child with special needs, which people don't even think about. Emotionally it can be a struggle, but financially it's… — Elena Delle Donne Copy Share Image
