It's an honor to be considered in the same breath, but I'm not Michael Jordan. I'm the first Chamique Holdsclaw. And I think that's where the women's game has to get to, when women are recognized on their own.

I want to be different from anyone ever.

I'm kind of a quiet leader, and I just try to lead by example. But then sometimes you have to say something.

I wasn't going to be average.

My teammates know I'm down to earth. I'll joke with them. But when it comes to basketball, I try to be serious about it.

I don't know if I'm the best. There are better shooters, better defenders, but there aren't too many female who play the game like I do.

One thing I've become is introspective.