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?' Instead of figuring out what was important, which was obviously being near home, I kind of… — 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 - 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
