Brittney Griner

I want to be known for defense.

— Brittney Griner

I've learned to love myself.

— Brittney Griner

Basketball is my safe haven.

— Brittney Griner

I'm cool with people that play physical.

— Brittney Griner

I never cross my legs.

— Brittney Griner

I think I can be great.

— Brittney Griner

My dad is military and law enforcement.

— Brittney Griner

Short shorts are not for everybody.

— Brittney Griner

College is the best days, and I can actually say it is.

— Brittney Griner

I am a strong, black lesbian woman. Every single time I say it, I feel so much better.

— Brittney Griner

I'm not a regular basketball player, I guess.

— Brittney Griner

When I was a rookie, I had to shag balls out of the stands. It was my rookie duty.

— Brittney Griner

When I'm on the court, I'm not thinking of anything. I'm just playing and free.

— Brittney Griner

My life is definitely different than it was in college.

— Brittney Griner

Most athletes act all unhuman and you can't relate to them. I'm the exact opposite.

— Brittney Griner

I'm not the only female that wears men's clothes, so I'm not one in a million.

— Brittney Griner

I used to do the whole baggy, hard-core, I'm-a-boy look. Then I went through a preppy phase.

— Brittney Griner

When you're confident, you're going to do things a little differently. You're not going to be hesitant to take a shot, you're…

— Brittney Griner

It's taken me a long time to figure out exactly where I fit. During that journey, I realized that everyone has a…

— Brittney Griner

On an off-day I'd rather not watch SportsCenter or basketball. I'd rather go longboard, jet ski, do something extreme-sport-wise, watch racin'.

— Brittney Griner

My teammate in college, Melissa Jones, lost her sight in one eye. Hers wasn't a hit to the eye; she fell and…

— Brittney Griner

When I go into a sports bar, some of the people I wouldn't think would watch women's basketball are there watching.

— Brittney Griner

When I'm not playing basketball I could be doing a lot of things. Honestly, I could sit on the couch, kick my…

— Brittney Griner

You don't turn the cheek. I was always taught you turn your head at somebody coming after you, you're going to get…

— Brittney Griner

I've always been open about who I am and my sexuality. So, it wasn't hard at all. If I can show that…

— Brittney Griner

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…

— Brittney Griner

I've had moments when I questioned my place in the world. At times, especially in seventh grade, life was lonely and I'd…

— Brittney Griner

People called me a dude and said there was no way I could be a woman. Some even wanted me to prove…

— Brittney Griner

I love the freedom that comes with being an adult. No one's telling you what to do, nothing's planned out. You know…

— Brittney Griner

When I first came out, I kinda overdid it. I dressed extremely older-boyish, like sagging, and big shirt and big jeans. I…

— Brittney Griner

When I was young, I never dreamed about winning a national championship. I didn't even play basketball. But I was tall. And…

— Brittney Griner

Growing up, I always got 'She's a man,' or 'She plays too hard,' or 'There's just no way that she can be…

— Brittney Griner

Don't hide who you really are.

— Brittney Griner

I am both humbled and honored to receive the Honda Sports Award for women's basketball.

— Brittney Griner

Offense is great, but defense wins championships.

— Brittney Griner

Just as basketball doesn't define who I am, neither does being gay.

— Brittney Griner

If you ever need a pillow, I can make you a pillow.

— Brittney Griner

I stand out in the world and I love that about myself.

— Brittney Griner

I am a strong, black, lesbian woman. Every time I say it, I feel so much better.

— Brittney Griner

I'm a different player. I'm a different person - large feet, big hands.

— Brittney Griner