Hello All!
I've been in Israel having a wonderful time. I'd advise anyone who can come here to do so. It's such a beautiful place, rich in history and Spirit. There is a lot to experience- The Old City of Jerusalem, The Wailing Wall, plus so much more. Take a look at my 2 week check-in and see some of the sites along with me. Read More
I also added a couple of new pictures playing in China. Look at my photo gallery to see!!
Read this article. I was named "Player of the Year" for Women's Chinese Basketball Association.
Visit my 2 week check-in page to see some of my final adventures in China. Such memories, such a great time I had. You guys wouldn't believe some of the pics, especially the pics of the craziest foods in China. I think you'll be surprised!
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| Me @The Great Wall of China |
I really enjoy talking to everyone and some say I give good advice. So I decided to add a new page to my blog called "Ask Nicky". Here I hope to meet new people, answer your questions about me, and answer questions you have about whatever situation!! Now I'm no Dr. Phil but I think I'm pretty smart and have a lot to offer!! Plus I just enjoy speaking with you all. So click here or on the menu at the top of the page click Ask Nicky and post your question in the comments section. I will post a video response to as many questions as I can answer. That means you have to check back often for your reply or follow me on Twitter and I will announce when I post the answers!! Thanks all and Let's Talk.
Hi Everyone! You wouldn't believe the greatest thing has happened. I've recently been moved to the LA Sparks and this is a great deal. The LA Sparks has a rich history in the WNBA and I a very excited to be apart of this wonderful franchise. Read below for more information and make sure you check me out this upcoming season!
Sparks Acquire Nicky Anosike via Trade
The 6’4” Anosike (ANN-oh-SICK-ee) is a four-year WNBA veteran with career averages of 9.6 points and 7.1 rebounds, 2.1 steals and 1.0 blocks in 129 regular season games, 122 of those starts. After spending her first three seasons with the Minnesota Lynx – where she was a member of the 2008 WNBA All-Rookie Team and a 2009 All-Star – Anosike was traded to Washington prior to the 2011 campaign for a 2012 first round draft pick (No. 3 overall). Last season, she ranked eighth in the league in both rebounding (7.2 per game) and total steals (49), and established her career-high of 29 points in a June 9 win over Atlanta.
In Los Angeles, she will be reunited with former University of Tennessee teammate Candace Parker. The duo helped lead the Lady Vols to back-to-back NCAA Championships in 2007 and 2008. In addition, Sparks Head Coach Carol Ross had an opportunity to mentor Anosike on the gold medal-winning USA Basketball squad at the 2005 FIBA Under-19 World Championships
“Nicky has a tremendous ability to impact a game, and is one of the league’s best rebounders year-in and year-out. Defensively, she has great instincts,” Ross said. “Being back in tandem with Candace Parker will give Nicky an opportunity to expand her game. Penny keeps adding great pieces to the puzzle and I’m really excited to see how we gel in training camp.”
Anosike was drafted in the second round, 16th overall in 2008 by Minnesota and promptly shattered the franchise record for steals in a season with 75 while ranking third among all rookies in scoring (9.2 ppg). During All-Star campaign of 2009, she became just the second player in WNBA history to lead her team in all five major statistical categories: scoring (13.2 ppg), rebounding (7.4 rpg), assists (2.7 apg), steals (2.7 spg) and blocked shots (0.93 bpg).
Anosike is currently playing for Beijing Great Wall in China, where she is averaging a team-high 15.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game and recently led her squad a four-game sweep in the WCBA Finals.
"It still hasn't hit me yet - I'm so excited to be a part of the LA Sparks! I know the expectations for me are really high and I’m ready to meet that challenge,” Anosike said. “I haven't won a championship since playing with Candace at Tennessee, and I know we're both focused on being champions again and having fun while doing it."
Earlier this month, the Sparks acquired guard/forward Marissa Coleman in a trade with Washington and signed free agent guard/forward Alana Beard who had previously been with the Mystics as well.
The Sparks will tip-off the 2012 season Friday, May 18 at the Seattle Storm before the same two teams do battle at STAPLES Center on Sunday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. For group and season ticket information, call 877-44-SPARKS or visit LASparks.com.
http://www.wnba.com/sparks/nicky_anosike_2_23_12.html
It's good to speak with you again. I hope your enjoying your 2012 so far. I am! I'm still in China playing with the Great Wall women's team. Be sure to look at my 2 week check-in so you can see all the action for yourself. We just had All Star Weekend and it was amazing!
I'll be sure to report back soon but for now 再见(Zàijiàn) Goodbye or rather 直到后来 (Zhídào hòulái) until later!!
This is the season of giving and I am looking to bless families this Christmas. Submit a letter and pictures telling me why your family or a family you know deserves a blessing this Christmas. I will pick the families that move me the most and will announce them on December 20th!
Please only one letter per household. Letters and picture should be submitted no later than December 19th by 11:59PM to tistheseason2011@gmail.com. Please include family name in subject and contact information within the email!
Families chosen have to submit video footage or pictures of the gifts being opened to tistheseason2011@gmail.com!
I hope everyone has a blessed and Merry Christmas!
Nicky!
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