107 Quotes by Brittney Griner

I am both humbled and honored to receive the Honda Sports Award for women's basketball.

When I first started playing basketball, my coordination was horrible! I went into high school at 6 feet and left at 6-7 and then grew another inch in college. Catching the ball, it was bad. I've always been pretty athletic, but when I got really tall, I just felt awkward.

You can't control injuries, but you can control how hard you work to come back.

If you ever need a pillow, I can make you a pillow.

I would wake up every day, and put on a pair of shoes, never thinking about what it would be like to go without. After seeing people walking the streets of Phoenix, without anything on their feet, I knew I had to do something to help.

I always say I don't want to change the game - just add to it.

I'm an outdoor person. You'll always see me outdoors - mountain biking, going to the park, going outside throwing the football. I love being on the water. I go canoeing, kayaking, anything really. I like extreme sports too. ATVs, dirt bikes. I am a country girl. Fishing, hunting, hog hunting.

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

Defense is my favorite part of the game and what I want to be known for.