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

- Chamique Holdsclaw

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

- Chamique Holdsclaw

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

- Chamique Holdsclaw

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 think that's where the women's…

- Chamique Holdsclaw

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

- Chamique Holdsclaw

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

- Chamique Holdsclaw

One thing I've become is introspective.

- Chamique Holdsclaw

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 game like I do.

- Chamique Holdsclaw

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. The life I've been exp…

- Chamique Holdsclaw