'A lot of young kids, especially young girls, saw my emotional moment in 2021. I think it shows them the passion that we play with.'
When I was in eighth grade, I started watching the WNBA a lot more. During the younger grades, my focus was on college basketball. In fact, it was when all the college coaches began trying to recruit me, that I started to realize this was really going to be something good.
Coach Staley has, of course, been there from the beginning too. Even before I committed, she told me that she was going to help me be the player that I want to be. I will always remember that. She really motivates me on the court; she knows what to say and she knows how to get the best out of me. I love all the teams and I enjoy watching them all play. I'd just say that the team that wants me? I'm all yours. Growing up, I watched all these players, in college teams and now the WNBA. So to even be able to play against them is a"whoa!" moment.
Some people don't look at what we're doing as a real talent, which is kind of crazy. When it comes to younger girls, I pray they don't look at those comments, or let it deter them from what they want in life.There are always going to be people who share their negative thoughts no matter what you're doing. So to be able to just stay strong and do what you do is extremely important.
The moment that we are able to get the respect we deserve as Black females, I think the respect for being a Black female athlete will also change.Inspiring young Black women is definitely one of my hopes and goals. I talk all the time about representation and how important it is to be able to see a Black person or someone that looks like you getting awards or in high positions. It motivates you because it makes you feel that you can do it too.
For now, I'm just continuing to work on my overall game. I don't think you can't ever really say that you're satisfied with what you have. There's still a next level to play on. So I will just continue to work on everything and try to get better.
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