Lisa Leslie

“The game of basketball has been everything to me. My place of refuge, place I've always gone where I needed comfort and peace.”

“I think it's important to have a feedback loop, where you're constantly thinking about what you've done and how you could be doing it better.”

“Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.”

“The great thing about sports is you constantly have to prove yourself. You constantly have to go out there and do it, day in and day out.”

“My goal is to be a household name, and when I do that, I want to be a good role model.”

“I'm strong, I'm tough, I still wear my eyeliner.”

“Confidence is something that has developed over time... It is a big part of who I am today, and how I was able to become successful.”

“For me, being a mother made me a better professional, because coming home every night to my girls reminded me what I was working for.”

“I was the first to dunk in a WNBA game. I am very proud of that.”

“I've had to learn to fight all my life - got to learn to keep smiling. If you smile things will work out.”

“I am a role model, and I know that I have to lead by example.”