Skip to content

Chamique Holdsclaw

(1977) Basketball Player

20 quotes in 92 categories

Chamique Holdsclaw is a basketball player.

Quick Facts About Chamique Holdsclaw

Born: August 9, 1977
Profession: Basketball Player

About Chamique Holdsclaw

[Wikidata] American basketball player... | [Wikipedia] Chamique Shaunta Holdsclaw is an American former professional basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She announced her retirement from the Los Angeles Sparks on June 11, 2007, though she eventually came out of retirement to play with the Atlanta Dream for the 2009 W

Quotes by Chamique Holdsclaw

I'm kind of a quiet leader, and I just try to lead by example. But then sometimes you have to say something.

Chamique Holdsclaw

Example

Image

I think I have a great sense of me as a person.

Chamique Holdsclaw

Persons

Image

When you struggle, that's when you realize what you're made of, and that's when you realize what the people around you can…

Chamique Holdsclaw

Can do

Image

I've always been a step ahead. A lot of people haven't experienced the things I've experienced, and made me a stronger person.…

Chamique Holdsclaw

Exposed

Image

My teammates know I'm down to earth. I'll joke with them. But when it comes to basketball, I try to be serious…

Chamique Holdsclaw

Basketball

Image

I want to be different from anyone ever.

Chamique Holdsclaw

Different

Image

The one thing I've always done is work hard. That's not going to change.

Chamique Holdsclaw

Done

Image

I wasn't going to be average.

Chamique Holdsclaw

Average

Image

I'm a confident player, I know I can score. I don't think anyone can guard me consistently off the dribble. But I'm…

Chamique Holdsclaw

Confidence

Image

A lot of times people say, 'You act like a grandmother, you're just totally laid back, nothing bothers you.'

Chamique Holdsclaw

Bother

Image

I always promised myself that if I was in position to be successful, I wouldn't take it for granted, because I know…

Chamique Holdsclaw

Being successful

Image

I just play basketball. I'm athletic. Skinny but strong, tall but quick.

Chamique Holdsclaw

Athletic

Image

I know what makes me happy. I know what makes me miserable. I'm trying to stay on the happy side.

Chamique Holdsclaw

Happiness

Image

I just like to win basketball games. That's what motivates me.

Chamique Holdsclaw

Ball game

Image

I don't know if I'm the best. There are better shooters, better defenders, but there aren't too many female who play the…

Chamique Holdsclaw

Defenders

Image

I just go out there and play basketball. God's given me the ability. The only thing I can do is go out…

Chamique Holdsclaw

Ability

Image

I realize I'm a free spirit. I like to be happy. I have to have more control of my happiness.

Chamique Holdsclaw

Free spirit

Image

It's an honor to be considered in the same breath, but I'm not Michael Jordan. I'm the first Chamique Holdsclaw. And I…

Chamique Holdsclaw

Breaths

Image

One thing I've become is introspective.

Chamique Holdsclaw

Introspective

Image

I never get used to the response that people have toward me.

Chamique Holdsclaw

People

Image