Quotes from Maya Moore

When I was in high school, we won our state championship my sophomore year. We worked so hard that year because we had lost in the state championship the year before.

One thing my fans don't know about me is how much I love guacamole! But it has to be a little chunky and just a little bit spicy.

There are so many - namely black and brown bodies - who have experienced a different America than what the mainstream American flag symbolizes.

For centuries in this country, black people were seen as three-fifths of a person. So when you hear the national anthem or you see an American flag as an African American person who has experienced the effects of that dehumanizing existence, it's not going to mean the same.

From the energy of the Olympic crowd to the celebratory feel of the Brazilian culture, I expect nothing less than an exciting and unforgettable 2016 event.

You never want to see people disrespect anything that stands for honor.

I never want to say that I had glory days. I like to think that every new year there's something great that can happen, something great will happen, whether it's a basketball thing or an off-the-court thing.

I have had such a unique experience in the game. I got to experience the best of my craft, and I did that multiple times. There is nothing more I wish I could experience.

Like most kids, I grew up idolizing Michael Jordan and continue to work relentlessly to reach his iconic status on the court.

Opinions are very easily heard in our media and technology-type of world that we're in. I just try to stay focused on the people that I'm around every day that I work with, that I trust and value.

When I stepped away two springs ago, I just really wanted to shift my priorities to be able to be more available and present to show up for things that I felt were mattering more than being a professional athlete.

I wanted to make it clear I wouldn't play in the 2020 season and the Olympics, but don't think it's the right time to put retirement out there.

Coming onto the Jordan Brand absolutely gives more attention to women's basketball and basketball in general.

I think the first team I ever played for was a YMCA team, probably around when I was seven years old. And really I have vague memories of it. I think, at that age, you're just trying to make sure the ball stays in bounds.

When I think of the most valuable coach, I definitely think of a coach like Geno Auriemma, and the things I learned from him that stick out in my mind are his passion for the game, competing at all the little things and doing it at a high level.

It's tough, but you can still find joy in the struggle. Going through a season with a lot of struggles, I got a lot of practice. You have to set yourself up for joy, give yourself the best opportunity to have that going on inside.

I think scarves are just wonderful. They can dress up any outfit.

We play so hard and overall the Olympics are such a positive experience.

Sometimes when you're young and a little more immature, you can overdo things or not really have your legs under you.

Culture in general wants to connect ethical issues with consumerism. And we can see that overflowing into something that is consumed so much, which is sports.

Red velvet cake is my absolute favorite. It has to be an actual slice of cake, not a cupcake; there's more surface area, so the icing ratio is higher.

Every time there's a competition, I want to be able to dominate it.

It feels really great to finally be able to have the moment of being drafted No. 1.

Most of the time I'm really not aware of what I am doing. I'm just so locked into the moment.