Quotes from Maya Moore

I take an approach of focusing on characteristics and qualities that I want to be as a teammate and the numbers will take care of themselves.

I want to succeed, but I want to make an impact in the people's lives that I'm around. So that means teammates, fans, coaches, staff, everybody.

Trying to fit my strengths with my teammates' strengths, utilizing everyone to the max, is really fun to watch and really a fun way to play.

Great coaches help create an environment that makes the players want to be successful and work hard and accomplish goals for their teammates.

Eyeliner changes everything! I also think a little lip-gloss or lipstick can brighten up your whole look, even after a practice when your hair is still a little bit wet!

It's one of those things, you keep showing up, doing what you do, doing what you love to do, and fortunately we win the game - because you can't get the MVP if you don't win the game.

I lived in a kind of a middle class home, and I didn't really have a lot of experience with the justice system or prisons or really being aware of that world.

There are different ways to lead throughout a practice or a year. Whatever that moment needs is something I've always tried to be ready to do.

Even if you don't become a professional athlete, the experience of working with a team, knowing how to set goals, and working every day to figure out how to accomplish those goals definitely gives you confidence to apply those same characteristics to other life challenges.

Prosecutorial misconduct is one of the most detrimental problems in our criminal justice system, because prosecutors are essentially the most powerful actors in our justice system because they set the charges, they basically set up the rules of the game.

I would say get to know somebody who isn't exactly like you and doesn't come from the same background as you, educate yourself and then just keep showing up. Finding ways to show up for people and your voice will come out of that relationship and out of your pursuit to seeing people who aren't exactly like you.

As an Olympian, I wear that flag and I've gone all over the world. I've represented the United States, so I have a deep pride for our flag.

I'm just going to continue to make good plays. Making the right decisions, good decisions with the ball so my team can play with a great flow.

I think a winner has to be a master of preparation, they have to be a master of connection, extremely competitive and have really high standards for themselves and the people around them.

I think if you can find competitive people, they'll make any environment that they go to winners.

I think it takes different types of winners to maintain a winning culture.

My coach at UConn, Geno Auriemma, taught me to take more risks, because in basketball, if you overthink things, the moment will pass you by. That's good advice for life off the court, too.

I need to continue to be wise, be efficient and prepared for every game that I play leading up to the Olympics.

We are in a world where people are understanding that athletes and entertainers are citizens too. Some of us want to leverage our platform for good, and I want to be someone who is thoughtful and real about trying to influence people in a way that will lead to healthier communities and a better nation.

I love gospel, Christian R&B, and rap.

My favorite singer is Canton Jones, a gospel hip-hop artist - when I'm on the bus going to a game, I listen to him in my own little world, singing and dancing; he gets me ready to play every time.

Both of my grandmothers are aging well, and my mom is, too. I've got some good genes.

One of my favorite things to do is teach kids to shoot a basketball. When they finally get it and their eyes light up, it's the greatest feeling.

I'm a basketball fan, I'm a fan of greatness and I think anybody who knows anything about basketball knows great shooters.