Quotes from Brittney Griner

You always have those people who are very opinionated - and I thank them soooo much for their opinions.

We're given this platform and this voice and this audience. We can either use it for ourselves or we can use it to bring awareness to issues that are going on in the world. I'm definitely on the side of using that microphone for good because you can touch so many people.

Footwork is the foundation to my offensive game. Being able to move, pivot around and dribble better were the big things I wanted to add to my game, as well as stretching out my game so I can shoot away from the basket better.

Everybody knows we make more money overseas.

I was bullied in every way imaginable, but the worst was the verbal abuse. (I was always a strong, tough and tall girl, so nobody wanted to mess with me from a physical standpoint). It hit rock bottom when I was in seventh grade.

My dad was in Vietnam and a law officer for 30 years. I wanted to be a cop before basketball. I do have pride for my country.

Domestic violence is never okay no matter what the situation is.

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

People say the league is changing and they say your name - it lets you know you're doing something right.