I've always been an ambassador for Australians, non-Indigenous Australians and Indigenous Australians... I let people know about who I am and that I'm not just a basketballer, I'm a person who comes from a very rich heritage. — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
People ask when I was younger in the league who my favourite player was to play against and it was Steve Nash. It wasn't… — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
I think an all-around type of mentality is the thing that I have tried to have always. I am not too happy with myself… — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
You have games when you miss shots and when you make shots. But knowing you're here for a reason and you're an NBA basketballer… — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
We're not America. We are our own country, and we have our own issues. — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
I got it tough, but I can't even imagine what the Stolen Generation went through. — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
I'm trying to help inspire kids to achieve their dreams and never give up. — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
It has nothing to do with money. We don't play for Australia to get paid. We play for the pride of our country and… — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
When it comes to the green and gold, the passion starts pouring out from me to be able to create something special in that… — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
San Antonio is more of a home than anything to be honest. They saw me as a huge part of their organisation to continue… — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
The way that I represent Australia and indigenous Australia affects other people as well from other cultures. — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
It's one of those things, as a team sport there are always things you try to find to come together and bond. — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
A lot of my teammates in the NBA call me Little Patty anyway as they are about two feet taller than me. — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
I think it's important for everyone to understand that if you have a background and culture... to really use that as motivation to fuel… — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
I've been quite fortunate to visit juvenile detention centers in Australia, jails in Western Australia. To be able to go out there and visit… — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
When fans say 'Bala,' that's cultural awareness to me. I hope I've helped open up their world a little. — Patty Mills Copy Share Image
