"She might be the greatest athlete of all time, period!" - NBA star James Harden and Philadelphia 76ers honor Serena Williams during Women's History Month

NBA team Philadelphia 76ers' players marked their respect for Serena Williams as part of Women's History Month as they weighed in on the impact the American has had on the sport.

Williams has been one of the most influential figures in tennis. Not only has the American made her mark in the sporting world but she has also impacted the lives of many women.

In honor of March being Women's History Month, Philadelphia 76ers players expressed their admiration for the former World No. 1 via a video on social media.

Shake Milton affirmed that Williams is the greatest athlete of all time. He also emphasized the American's sacrifices which pushed her to the top.

"She's the GOAT, hands down like it's not even debatable. She might be the greatest athlete of all time, period! It takes a tremendous amount of sacrifice amongst other things to be able to do what she does. She's an inspiration," he said in the video.

James Harden, another 76ers player, highlighted how Williams and himself grew up in Compton, California. He observed that it was incredible of Williams to have made it out of the city, which was filled with 'distractions'. He also opined that the 41-year-old's legacy thrives in all sports and not just tennis.

"You know, we're from the same place, both from Compton," asserted the 33-year-old. "So, the amount of distraction is crazy and for her to make it out of Compton and recognize as the best female player to touch a racket and not even just tennis but she's a sports icon, sports legend in general."