A biography for Patty Millshasn’t been written yet.
“I understand my game better and what I do well, what I do is shoot the ball and finds ways to score and that was the feedback from the coaches to me - remember who you are and let the ball fly.”
“I appear African-American, so it's not until I start talking that people go, 'Hold on, there's something not right here.' But it's an awesome conversation starter. I open my mouth, they get curious, and I say, 'Got a few minutes? Have a seat.'”
“I'm deeply connected to both sides of my family in ways that I'm not sure I can get across, in ways that many people will never understand.”
“It goes without saying that there is a significant gap between the NBA and Basketball Australia in terms of catering to the players' needs so that we can perform at a high level night in, night out.”
“When fans say 'Bala,' that's cultural awareness to me. I hope I've helped open up their world a little.”
“People talk about the Spurs and how we do a decent job at playing basketball. But there is a deeper meaning to who we are, where we come from, and at the same time, why we play basketball.”
“For me, running the point, it's good and that's where I feel comfortable the most.”
“Being Australian is a lot more than saying 'g'day mate' and 'throw a shrimp on the Barbie.'”
“Knowing that you're all in for a championship and you have that mindset and feel throughout the group. Every day it's working towards something. That's an exciting feeling to know when you walk in the gym, or in the weight room, it's for a championship.”
“Now that I get a chance on the big stage, it's even more important to remember where I came from.”
“I got it tough, but I can't even imagine what the Stolen Generation went through.”
“A lot of my teammates in the NBA call me Little Patty anyway as they are about two feet taller than me.”
“I've been quite fortunate to visit juvenile detention centers in Australia, jails in Western Australia. To be able to go out there and visit and see what it's like, you get a feeling for it.”
“I love basketball and I love playing it, but there will be a stage in my career when I have to hang the basketball boots up, which is why I'm more than happy to have my culture with me.”
“My goal stays the same of wanting to be an NBA point guard.”
“Everyone is out to find that next best player, so make the most of your opportunity.”
“I want to help educate. I want to show how you can stand strong without anger. Taking the high road.”
“It's hard to guard when you have two point guards on the floor because you don't know who to pick up.”
“Giving back to your community - we've done that forever, that's nothing new.”
“When it comes to the green and gold, the passion starts pouring out from me to be able to create something special in that basketball space for our country. I'm absolutely dialled in when it comes to that.”