"The sky really is the limit if you put your mind to it. I know that. I've lived it." Summer 2000 Olympic Athlete WNBA Rookie of the Year Naismith Player of the Century From a back lot in Astoria, Queens, to Rookie of the Year for the WNBA's Washington Mystics, here is the exciting life story of the athlete some people have called "the female Michael Jordan." In her own words, Chamique tells the inspiring story of her grandmother who raised her; the college basketball coach who challenged her; the fans who adore her; and her amazing success a an athlete who has changed the face of women' sports forever.