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Teresa Weatherspoon: the case for the GOAT
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The case for the GOAT
Teresa Weatherspoon: the case for the GOAT
Guard · Liberty · Born 8 December 1965, Pineland, Texas, USA · Career 1997–2004
A defensive-minded point guard and fan favourite who led the New York Liberty in the WNBA's early years after starring for Louisiana Tech.
Career highlights
- 2× WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
- 1988 Olympic gold
- 1988 NCAA champion
- Famous half-court shot in 1999 Finals
- Naismith Hall of Fame (2019)
Why Teresa Weatherspoon could be the GOAT
Weatherspoon won the WNBA's first two Defensive Player of the Year awards and led the Liberty to four Finals. Her half-court buzzer-beater in the 1999 Finals is one of the league's most iconic moments. She was the heart and energy of the early WNBA.
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Teresa Weatherspoon head to head
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