WNBA legend Sue Chook will take the courtroom in New York one final time on Sunday.
Chook and the Seattle Storm are set to face off towards the New York Liberty at Barclays Middle, with the competition beginning at 12. Will probably be Chook’s second recreation since asserting her retirement from the game on Thursday.
“I’ve determined this will probably be my ultimate 12 months,” Chook shared on her social media channels. “I've beloved each single minute, and nonetheless do, so gonna play my final 12 months, identical to this little lady performed her first.”
Earlier than competing on the largest stage within the Massive Apple, the 41-year-old grew up dominating the native competitors.
A resident of Syosset, Chook first turned heads whereas taking part in for Christ the King Excessive Faculty in Queens. Chook’s spectacular play earned her a spot at UConn underneath head coach Geno Auriemma, the place she instantly thrived. The New York native led the Huskies to nationwide titles in 2000 and 2002, incomes Nationwide Participant of the Yr honors in 2002 whereas alongside what many deem the best beginning lineup in girls’s faculty basketball historical past.
Chook went on to be picked first-overall by the Seattle Storm within the 2002 WNBA Draft. In 19 seasons taking part in for Seattle, Chook has averaged 11.9 factors, 5.6 assists and a pair of.6 rebounds per recreation. Heading into Friday, the 5-foot-9 level guard has accrued 3,114 assists – 514 greater than second – 965 three pointers, 700 steals and 6,639 factors over her illustrious profession.
Chook’s extraordinary play has led her to build up fairly the trophy case. The 12-time All-Star has received 4 WNBA titles to go alongside 5 Olympic gold medals she acquired whereas taking part in for Crew USA.
Following her retirement announcement, Chook revealed at a Connecticut press convention that her choice of when to publicize the information was largely due to the Storm’s looming recreation versus the Liberty.
“Figuring out it was gonna be my final recreation in New York is de facto what began the thought course of round asserting that this could be my final 12 months,” Chook mentioned. “Now that this New York recreation is coming I get to share it with my household, my buddies, which I’m enthusiastic about. It was the precise time for me.”
Chook’s buddies, household and followers are positive to be in attendance at Barclays Middle on Sunday.
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