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Mystics Acquire Milton-Jones
Chamique Holdsclaw traded to Los Angeles Sparks
March 21, 2005

Delisha Milton-Jones
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Washington Mystics General Manager Linda Hargrove announced today that the team
has acquired Forward Delisha Milton-Jones from the Los Angeles Sparks as well as
the 13th pick in the 2005 WNBA Draft for Forward Chamique Holdsclaw.
“We have a lot of confidence in Delisha and her abilities. Having won two WNBA
championships, she brings that experience as well as leadership to our team,”
said Hargrove. “She has the intangibles that will help us take the steps
necessary to become a contender for the Eastern Conference Championship.”
In six seasons with the Sparks, Milton-Jones averaged 30.4 mpg, 11.4 ppg, 6.0
rpg and 1.8 apg. She was a member of the Los Angeles team that won back-to-back
championships in 2001 and 2002. In post-season play, Milton-Jones averaged 34.4
mpg, 12.8 ppg. 6.20 rpg., 2.5 apg., and 1.57 spg.
In 2004, Milton-Jones started 19 games for the Sparks where she averaged 9.8
ppg, 4.7 rpg and 1.21 spg., before being sidelined for the rest of the season
with a knee injury.
A 6’1 forward from the University of Florida, Milton-Jones was selected in the
first round (fourth overall) in the 1999 WNBA Draft by the Los Angeles Sparks.
In 1997, she was named the SEC player of the year as well as the Wade Trophy
winner. She also earned All-American honors from the Associated Press, Kodak and
Basketball Times.
"We're extremely excited to acquire Delisha Milton-Jones," said Mystics Head
Coach Michael Adams. "Delisha brings championship experience to our roster and
will provide leadership as we look to improve on last season's finish. While we
are excited about adding Delisha to the roster, we will certainly miss Chamique.
In my first year as a head coach, I feel very fortunate to have coached a player
of the caliber of Chamique Holdsclaw. She will truly be missed by the Mystics
organization and we wish her all the best."
Chamique Holdsclaw was selected in the first round (first overall) of the 1999
WNBA draft by the Washington Mystics. In six seasons with the team, she averaged
18.3 ppg, 9.0 rpg and 2.5 steals. She was named the 1999 WNBA Rookie of the
Year.
"On behalf of the organization, I would like to thank Chamique for her service
to the Mystics," said Washington Sports and Entertainment President Susan
O'Malley. "Obviously, Chamique went through a very trying time personally last
season, and we have attempted to support her in every way possible. When she
asked us to consider trading her for a fresh start, we felt it was best for
everyone to honor that request. We wish only the best for Chamique both
personally and professionally."
“I want to express my deep appreciation and gratitude to the Washington Mystics
fans for their unwavering support, kindness and loyalty during my six years with
the team - - especially during the tough times of this past season. I know that
I greatly benefited from my experiences in Washington which will help me both
personally and professionally as I move on,” said Holdsclaw.



tonyl222 <TonyL222@...> wrote:


This rumor seems to be all but dead (thank goodness).



--- In themysticsfansarethebest@yahoogroups.com, "tonyl222"
wrote:
>
> Hope all are enjoying the off season.
>
> There are some interesting rumors flying around the internet right
> now about a possible trade involving Holdsclaw and DeLisha Milton-
> Jones. Dixon has also been mentioned as part of the package. Want to
> emphasize that to my knowledge it's ONLY rumor, so take it as such.
> But things have been rather quiet around here (smile).







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