22 ordspråk av Candace Parker
Candace Parker
Coach told me to dribble some time off, then we went into our isolation play. I knew they would not double down because of our outside shooters. I was taller so I just shot the ball over her.
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For us, we were playing for postseason, for a No. 1 seed. We do things when we have to.
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I just went up and did it. I didn't really think about it.
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I really wasn't thinking about it. I was thinking attack. I took off too far. I just missed a dunk.
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I take away from this experience a lot of different things. I learned from a lot of great veterans about the game of basketball.
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I'm not going to force anything. If it's a close game, a two- or three-point game, I'll make the decision that's best for the team.
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I've grown a lot as a player and as a person. I just play and don't think about that.
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I've only dunked in one game. I don't want that to be my identity. I want to be known for an all-around game.
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It seemed like every time we came at them they answered. Every time we were almost over the hump, they seemed to come back with a run or a steal or a three.
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It was just 1-on-1 with me and her, and I knew I had the height advantage over her, so I just took it and shot over her. Fortunately it went in.
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It's a relief to finally do it and get it over with.
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Last year, I was sidelined with my knee injury. To finally get here and play was amazing.
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She anchors our defense and our offense. She runs the show. We've held it down while she's gone, but that would be a huge boost.
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She hit some big shots. It seems like she's confident in her shot now.
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She killed us the first game.
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