MVP of WNBA All Star game: Katie Douglas
Katie Douglas won the MVP award in her first appearance as an all star. She was not even supposed to be in the starting five. Due to other player injury, she was bumped up to a starter. She definately stepped up and took advantage of an opportunity to prove herself as one of the best in the WNBA.
I followed her career in Europe the past two seasons and know that she has showed her star level caliber. During this past season, Douglas has played at Lietuvos Telekomas in the Euroleague and led the Euroleague in scoring with 20.8ppg. this past season. She is also a team player who does the little things to makes her team better.
It was really nice to see a somewhat under-rated WNBA player raise herself to new heights. This reminds the "underdogs" to keep pushing themselves and to get better. It is true that we never know what opportunities might present themselves. The key is to be ready and not let them pass you by!
I followed her career in Europe the past two seasons and know that she has showed her star level caliber. During this past season, Douglas has played at Lietuvos Telekomas in the Euroleague and led the Euroleague in scoring with 20.8ppg. this past season. She is also a team player who does the little things to makes her team better.
It was really nice to see a somewhat under-rated WNBA player raise herself to new heights. This reminds the "underdogs" to keep pushing themselves and to get better. It is true that we never know what opportunities might present themselves. The key is to be ready and not let them pass you by!
posted by Michelle Maslowski at 7:27 PM
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I didn't know that WNBA players play in Europe during the off-season. I would have thought that they wouldn't be allowed to do that contractually.
Of course they can! That is where they make the BIG bucks! After the WNBA season they either go over in September for an entire season or in January for a half of a season. The ones who are very good usually rest their bodies in the fall and go over for just the second half of the season for two reasons: to make very good money and to prepare for the next WNBA season. You will usually find these girls in Spain, Italy, France or Russia. Not surprisingly, these are the best leagues, but this is because they have the most money!
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