The Atlanta Dream Sign Chamique Holdsclaw
April 20, 2009 by Lyndsey D'Arcangelo
Filed under Basketball
In 2007, former Tennessee standout Chamique Holdsclaw retired from the WNBA.
Many people, including myself, were shocked by her abrupt departure. There were rumors that Holdsclaw was depressed and that she had lost her love for the game. Though she had played in the WNBA for seven seasons and averaged 17.7 points per game, Holdsclaw never seemed as comfortable or motivated in the WNBA as she did at Tennessee under Pat Summit’s guidance.
Chamique Holdsclaw only played five games for the L.A. Sparks before retiring abruptly in 2007.
Sometimes it’s good to step away from things and situations in order to get a better perspective. Two years after her sudden retirement, Holdsclaw is returning to the WNBA to play for the Atlanta Dream.
Seeing her on the court this season will be a “Dream” come true for her hometown of Atlanta. According to ESPN, Holdsclaw said the fan support made her “hungry” again and the thought of playing at home was appealing.
The Dream have also signed several other veterans, including Michelle Snow, Nikki Teasley and Sancho Lyttle.
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