Tuesday, September 16, 2003

Sorry Ms Jackson - She is Fa Reeeeaal (think Outkast)

The Seattle Times: Seattle Storm: No playoffs, but Jackson can hoist MVP trophy:
A native Australian, Jackson, 22, is the youngest and first international player to win the award. Can you say, "WNBA MVP".

In her new, black Chevrolet TrailBlazer she accepted the "heavy" MVP trophy at halftime of the WNBA Finals along with the $25k. In her acceptance speech, she paid credit to the inspirations in her life - Anthony Mundine. It was his pull-no-punches attitude that she adopted as she took her game up against the ghetto ho's in the WNBA that saw her through to claim the coveted trophy.

Unfortunately, her Seattle Storm (18-16) were bumped from postseason contention with two games remaining in the regular season. But she still managed to snatch the MVP from those other skanky ass beeyatches.

Jackson had a breakout season, including leading the league in scoring (21.2) and recording seven consecutive double-doubles.

Here's a look back at some of her 2003 highlights:

• WNBA scoring leader (21.2 points)
• Fourth in rebounding (9.3)
• Sixth in field-goal percentage (.483)
• Youngest WNBA player to reach 1,500 points
• Youngest to win MVP
• WNBA-tying seven consecutive double-doubles
• Made WNBA-record 17 field goals against L.A.
• Recorded fifth 20-20 game of all-time (23 points and 20 rebounds, a franchise record)
• Made a Storm-record 14 free throws against San Antonio
• Became Storm's all-time leading rebounder
• Scored in double figures in 53 consecutive games, dating to 2002
• Missed one game (sore right foot)
• Averaged 17.2 points in 2002
• Placed 10th in 2002 MVP voting
• Only shot 40.3 percent from field in 2002
• 2003 WNBA MVP
• 2003 WNBA First Team (first time)
• Three-time All-Star
• Three-time 2003 Player of the Week

Jackson, who became the youngest player to score 1,500 points and fourth to record a 20-20 (points-rebounds) game, is part of the youth movement in the league.

"This isn't the best (Jackson) can do," Phoenix assistant Carrie Graf said earlier this season. She has coached Jackson in Australia and Seattle. "Everyone has been talking about her being a phenomenal player since she was 16. Her game is just going to continue to get better."

Well, she is Australian after all. Maybe Brian Gorjian can make a spot available for her in the Boomers lineup. God knows she could teach Tony Ronaldson some post moves.

Good Luck in helping bring the Opals some Gold in Athens.

Yup Yup !

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