"I just kept playing. I kept getting better. It got to the point where I was like, Oh, I really enjoy this, and from there it was like, Oh, I can get my [college] education paid for. And then it was like, Wow, I'm good enough to be recruited to go to the WNBA."
"[Before,] we weren't chartering flights, we weren't working with brands such as Silk. In some arenas, we didn't even have a locker room to put our stuff in overnight. So I see it as a privilege."
Monique Billings, a power forward for the Golden State Valkryies, shares her journey in basketball, starting from a hesitant player to a WNBA veteran. She emphasizes her enjoyment of the sport and the opportunities it has provided, including a college education and professional recruitment. Billings notes the significant changes in the league, such as improved pay and benefits, and the rise in popularity of women's basketball. She appreciates the privileges now afforded to players, including partnerships with brands and better travel accommodations.
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