Quotes by Sheryl Swoopes

About Sheryl Swoopes:

Sheryl Denise Swoopes is a retired American professional basketball player and the head coach of the women's basketball team of Loyola University Chicago. She was the first player to be signed in the WNBA when it was created. She has won three Olympic Gold Medals and is a three-time WNBA MVP. Frequently referred to as the "female Michael Jordan", Swoopes is famous for both her offensive and defensive skills. In 2005, she averaged 18.6 points, 85% free throws, 4.3 assists, 2.65 steals and 37.1 minutes playing time per game. In 2011, she was voted in by fans as one of the Top 15 players in WNBA history.
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I never thought a basketball shoe would be named after a woman, let alone me.

Sheryl Swoopes

For me, honestly, it's not about individual accomplishments, individual award. It's about what I've got to do and how I can contribute to the team.

Sheryl Swoopes

I like to see people doubt me.

Sheryl Swoopes

If you do not believe yourself no one else will.

Sheryl Swoopes

I didn't grow up thinking, 'Oh, maybe someday I'm going to have a shoe named after me.'

Sheryl Swoopes

I had never made any plans beyond basketball.

Sheryl Swoopes

Being gay has nothing to do with the three gold medals or the three MVPs or the four championships I've won. I'm still the same person. I'm Sheryl.

Sheryl Swoopes

Every level that I have ever competed on, I have risen to the top.

Sheryl Swoopes

I don't want to have to hide from the world anymore.

Sheryl Swoopes

Some people might say my coming out after just winning the MVP award is heroic, and I understand that.

Sheryl Swoopes

TV is what sells your product.

Sheryl Swoopes

I was very bitter, frustrated, hurt, angry - I went through all types of emotions when I first was out of the WNBA.

Sheryl Swoopes

Players don't really ask for much or want much. But the things that they do need are important.

Sheryl Swoopes

There was the misconception out there that I retired after the 2008 season, but that was never the case. I wasn't done with basketball yet, and I'm still not done.

Sheryl Swoopes

I never really officially retired from the WNBA, I just left the doors open.

Sheryl Swoopes

I've always been a firm believer in mind over matter. If you don't believe you can achieve, your body will start to believe this and you'll be stuck.

Sheryl Swoopes

To me, the most important thing is happiness.

Sheryl Swoopes

Sexuality and gender don't change anyone's performance on the court.

Sheryl Swoopes

There is nothing I've been through in my life that I regret, or that I would go back and change. I feel like everything that happened - personally and professionally - I went through for a reason, and I learned from those things.

Sheryl Swoopes

It didn't matter how good I was. It was always, 'You're a girl. You can't play with the guys.' It's always been motivation for me.

Sheryl Swoopes

Author Bio

  • NameSheryl Swoopes
  • DescriptionBasketball player
  • BornMarch 25, 1971
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionBasketball Player; Basketball Coach