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 know what makes me happy. I know what makes me miserable. I'm trying to stay on the happy side.

I wasn't going to be average.

A lot of times people say, 'You act like a grandmother, you're just totally laid back, nothing bothers you.'

The one thing I've always done is work hard. That's not going to change.

One thing I've become is introspective.

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.