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

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.

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

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

I have accomplished everything I set out to accomplish when I started playing the sport at 7. And probably even more.

I want to show kids, look where I came from. You can do it too if you believe and are willing to work hard.

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