By David Siegel
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DeLisha Milton-Jones is one of the greatest players in the history of women’s basketball, destined for the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and perhaps the Naismith Hall of Fame. A pretty bold statement, but just a little bit of information to back that claim up.
Milton-Jones can be considered the ultimate complementary player; her ability to perform while allowing the spotlight to shine on teammates such as Lisa Leslie has helped keep her from getting some of the credit she deserves for such a career.
As we have seen the retirement of Tina Thompson and Katie Smith, two of Milton-Jones’ peers, the questions regarding her future are no longer simply being whispered, they are being asked out loud.
It is understandable. 2013 was not a stellar season for her. San Antonio signed her as a free agent to fill in for injured Sophia Young, but when Becky Hammon went down with an injury as well, and Milton-Jones herself was sidelined with shin splints, a youth movement was in the cards for the Silver Stars. The team and Milton-Jones agreed to go separate ways, and after a bit more recovering, she signed with the New York Liberty. Little time remained in the season though and she never really seemed to get in the groove in New York. The Liberty failed to make the playoffs.
So now what?
Always outgoing and honest with the media, DeLisha Milton-Jones and her husband Roland joined Dishin & Swishin for an interview that addresses all of this and more. The couple answers the question about retirement and a lot more.
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Since we will not have a WNBA playoff game until the end of the week, an interesting interview with one of the best to ever play the game is a great way to give yourself a WNBA fix!
Enjoy!
Tags: DeLisha Milton-Jones, Roland Jones
DMJ… you are the best. Loved you at the Sparks. It's been an honor to watch you play. Here's for a few more years and then coaching!!! Oh, okay, broadcasting if you must. :-)