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Teresa Gaye Weatherspoon (born on December 8, 1965) is an American Women’s National Basketball Association player who plays for the Los Angeles Sparks. One of the original players of the WNBA, in 1997 she joined the New York Liberty in the WNBA’s inaugural season. A talented ball-handler and charismatic leader, her energetic play quickly endeared herself to the fans and media in New York. Up until the 2003 season, she had held the distinction of being the only WNBA player to start every one of her games. After the 2003 season, she was not re-signed by the Liberty and signed with the Los Angeles Sparks.
Vital statistics
Position: Guard
Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
College: Louisiana Tech ‘88
Teams(s): New York Liberty (1997-2003), Los Angeles Sparks (2004)
Personal
Born to Charles and Rowena Weatherspoon in Pineland, Texas. Her fans call her by her nicknames “T-Spoon ” or “Spoon “.
Career highlights
WNBA#2 all-time in career assists
Led the New York Liberty to the first ever WNBA Finals in 1997
Started the first four WNBA All-Star games, 1999-2003
Hit a memorable halfcourt shot to tie the WNBA Finals series with the Houston Comets in 1999
Started all her WNBA games up until the 2003 season
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