Shameka Delynn Christon (born February 15, 1982) is an American retired professional women's basketball player who most recently played with the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA. (wikipedia)
The biggest thing I can give my mom credit for is she taught me, and now I know, right from wrong.
I waited my turn and tried to learn as much as I possibly could. I was behind Crystal, and just pretty much learning everything from her. She's a great person to learn from. She's a smart player, a very good player. I'm ready.
I first picked up a basketball in the seventh grade here at Lake Hamilton,
After we won the championship (in 2004), I got like six days off to go home and then I had to come back and be in New York.
A majority of our players can play different spots. That's going to help us out, because it's always better if you can play more than one position.
The good thing is I learned discipline when I started playing basketball. My (Liberty) teammates laughed at me when I first got there because I asked what time the team dinner was. They laughed and told me we were on our own.
When I first started playing, it was fun. It's still fun, but at the professional level, I have to look at whether or not I'm getting it done. The reality is if you're not, you can get fired.
I went to the wrong building. Then I said to myself, 'They've built a new one.' Fortunately, I found it.
It wasn't too hard, but I feel it now at this point in our season. Playing back-to-back seasons and going so hard, but mentally I try to push it back.
