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Do you have a role model, someone who inspired you to pursue your basketball career? If so, who is it and how did they inspire you?
I come from a basketball family. My father is a coach in Serbia and my oldest sister, was a great player, my other sister, Milica, plays in France on the National Team with me and my brother also plays in Serbia. There was never really a question of what I wanted to do with my life! My family members have always been great role models; giving me the right advice and being people I could watch and learn from.
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How old were you when you first started playing basketball?
I was so young I cant event remember when it all began. My family often says that I learned to dribble before I learned to walk!
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You’re new to the WNBA – what are you most looking forward to this season?
The WNBA will be a new experience, and I am very excited for the challenge. I will try to approach this season like I approach all of my seasons. First, I want to be the best I can; next I always want to learn and continue to get better and finally I want to help the team reach our goals. Overall, I really want to enjoy every moment.
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Do you have a WNBA player you’re excited to play against?
I am more excited about players that I will play with! I respect the talent of every player and team in the WNBA and I am sure that every game will be a great experience for me.
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What do you know about LA, or what are you looking forward to exploring in LA?
I have heard really great things about LA. I am from a town on the Adriatic Sea, so I am looking forward to the weather and spending some time at the beach. I also want to explore the city and experience a new place.
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What are you most excited about this season?
Playing with and against the best players in the world.
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What do you feel you will bring to the Sparks organization?
I plan to bring a positive, fun outlook to the team and to use my talent to help the team however I can.
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Tell us one thing that you’ve done in the past year or so that surprised you?
Everyone who knows me knows how much I love sweets! But, this past summer I ate an entirely raw vegan diet as part of my off-season training.
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What are you most proud of?
I am very proud of the family, friends and the people I have around me. I am also proud of my positive outlook and ability to accept every experience, even hard ones, as an opportunity to learn.
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What would Sparks fans be surprised to know about you?
Even my best friend is still surprised that I can eat an entire cake by myself! More seriously, people that know me well are always surprised that I always try to see the positive in every situation.
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If you could hold a dinner party for any three people in the world – past or present – whom would you invite?
Roger Federer, Robin Sharma and my sister, Jelica.
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What advice would you give your younger self that you would like to pass on to young athletes?
I think that loving what you do and doing what you love is the most important thing in life. And, of course, enjoy doing it.
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Until now, what has been the highlight of your basketball career?
I am very proud of the achievements of my national team. We started off in qualifications, finished 4th in the European Championships and qualified and competed in the World Championship. I think there is no greater honor than playing for my country. I am also proud of winning the 2013 – 2014 EuroCup!
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What does the WNBA mean to you?
Playing in the WNBA means a lot to me. It is the best league in the world and it is an honor to be a part of it. I think I have put a lot of work, commitment and love into basketball and as a result, I have an opportunity to play in the WNBA.
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