Rebecca Lobo quotes

I think every time I go in a game, I have added something positive. I have gotten a rebound or made a defensive play. That is what I try to focus on. (Rebecca Lobo)
People have to understand what my game is. It's not all about numbers. There's a bigger picture here. I don't create off the dribble. I rely on my teammates; my role is to set screens and get rebounds. View quote
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Petty things don't bother me as much as they used to. View quote
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I have no regrets about my career or retiring. Not once have I thought 'Gosh, I wish I was back on the court. View quote
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Athletes who take to the classroom naturally or are encouraged to focus on grades should be able to do well in the classroom. I believe the reason you go to college is to get your degree. It's not a minor league or an audition for the pros. View quote
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There's nothing masculine about being competitive. There's nothing masculine about trying to be the best at everything you do, nor is there anything wrong with it. I don't know why a female athlete has to defend her femininity just because she chooses to play sports. View quote
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I'm happy and at peace with where I am at life. View quote
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Basketball is always a piece of my life, but never the centerpiece. View quote
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In third grade, I was taking tap-dance lessons, and about six weeks before the recital I wanted to quit. My mom said, 'No, you're going to stay with it.' Well, I did it, and I was bad, too! But my parents never let their kids walk away from something because it was too hard. View quote
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Femininity and sport can go together. View quote
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I like being on the floor, listening in on the huddles. It makes me feel like a player again. (Rebecca Lobo)
Winning an Olympic gold medal is like nothing else. View quote
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I am being taken care of by a higher being than myself or my coaches or my training staff. View quote
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Ridiculous stuff happens when I travel. View quote
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My goals have gone from being an all-star to just being able to play basketball. I always took for granted that I could play. Now I know what a gift it is. View quote
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I've also always known that I wouldn't be playing for the N.B.A. View quote
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Rebecca Lobo

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Photo: Danny Karwoski, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: American Athlete
Born: October 6, 1973
Quotes count: 16