When I first started playing basketball, my coordination was horrible! I went into high school at 6 feet and left at 6-7 and then grew another inch in college. Catching the ball, it was bad. I've always been pretty athletic,… — Brittney Griner Copy Share Image
People called me a dude and said there was no way I could be a woman. Some even wanted me to prove it to them. During high school and college, when we traveled for games, people would shout the same… — Brittney Griner Copy Share Image
I am both humbled and honored to receive the Honda Sports Award for women's basketball. — Brittney Griner Copy Share Image
When I was a rookie, I had to shag balls out of the stands. It was my rookie duty. — Brittney Griner Copy Share Image
I'm not the only female that wears men's clothes, so I'm not one in a million. — Brittney Griner Copy Share Image
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,… — Brittney Griner Copy Share Image
If you're not that big player, then nobody's really gonna know who you are to promote the brand. If LeBron says, 'Go buy this… — Brittney Griner Copy Share Image
Defenders tend to leave me open on the elbow and when I step out, so it was only the smart thing to do to… — Brittney Griner Copy Share Image
Just to know I have so many fans out there buying my jersey means a lot. It means I'm doing something right. — Brittney Griner Copy Share Image
People are either going to accept me for who I am or they're not. I don't know what people think I'm hiding. I've heard,… — Brittney Griner Copy Share Image
