They knew that our time had finally come. And it has. It is our time. And as more girls get involved in sports and realize it is also their time, there will be a growing demand to watch female athletes. According to the American Basketball Council, the number of females who play basketball frequently increased 73 percent between 1987 and 1997.
More females play basketball than any other team sport.
This trend is so important. Kids look up to athletes and I want to be that athlete that has a positive impact on their lives. If my playing professional basketball inspires a girl to want to play sports, then I know I am making a positive difference. And it is not just about sports. The more girls see women in non-traditional roles, the more they will seize opportunities and set goals outside the foul line.