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ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:16 pm
by magicfan4life05
http://blogs.usatoday.com/gameon/2008/0 ... erman.htmlThe Detroit Shock have signed Nancy Lieberman to a 7-day contract according to an ESPN report. The 50-year-old Lieberman will break her own record for being the oldest player in the WNBA.
Lieberman, a Hall of Famer since 1999 and currently an ESPN broadcaster, was 39-years-old when she played with Phoenix during the league's first year in 1997.
http://www.wnba.com/shock/lieberman_080724.htmlESPN Broadcaster and Women’s Basketball Legend Takes Night Off to Become the Oldest Player to Suit Up for a WNBA Game
Detroit Shock Sign Nancy Lieberman
Auburn Hills, MI - Detroit Shock Head Coach and General Manager Bill Laimbeer announced today that the team has signed basketball Hall of Famer, former Detroit Shock head coach and current ESPN broadcaster Nancy Lieberman to a seven-day contract.
Is this some kind of joke, I know no one cares about the wnba, but can someone help me figure this out, is she like the MJ of womens bball or something?
I don't know what's more revealing if she has success, how good she is or how bad the level of play is in the wnba that a 50 year old can still play...
is this some crazy plan to deflect attention from the fight?
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:28 pm
by Malinhion
This is ridiculous. Dissolve this joke league. I'm tired of the NBA product suffering because organizations need to pay to support this farce.
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:30 pm
by britblazerdude
Does this thread involve a brawl? Otherwise i won't bother reading the OP
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:30 pm
by DelaneyRudd
I'd rather watch Manute Bol in drag. That would be a show worth seeing!
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:31 pm
by Optimus_Steel
Man that league is a joke lol.
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:40 pm
by adarsh1
I wonder, can anyone play in the NBA at the age of 50?
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:41 pm
by magicfan4life05
kevin willis probably
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:46 pm
by MagicMadness
magicfan4life05 wrote:
is this some crazy plan to deflect attention from the fight?
I'm guessing yes.
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:48 pm
by DirtybirdGA
...and of course Deke.
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:49 pm
by Rasho Brezec
adarsh1 wrote:I wonder, can anyone play in the NBA at the age of 50?
Dikembe can still block a few shots here and there. We'll see how Greg Oden will do next season.
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:49 pm
by GswStorm3
Definitely a publicity stunt.
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:49 pm
by jenn_gp
I think this is a result from the brawl..Detroit has 5 players suspended, with the harshest suspension lasting 4 games. They signed this lady to fill in for games for a week IMO..
http://msn.foxsports.com/wnba/story/8375546?MSNHPHMA
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:53 pm
by Boobs
I guess Detroit needed backup.
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Kingz
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:08 pm
by Yangsing
Great news. Just purchased a seat to the next game.
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:27 pm
by gei
Rasho Brezec wrote:adarsh1 wrote:I wonder, can anyone play in the NBA at the age of 50?
Dikembe can still block a few shots here and there.
We'll see how Greg Oden will do next season.
lol
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:30 pm
by Liqourish
Detroit only had 7 players left after Donna Orender handed out suspensions. In the WNBA, you have to have at list 8 active players to play a game, it's mandatory.
Bill Laimbeer signed her to a 7-day contract. He gets publicity and an 8th player and she extends her record for oldest woman to play in a WNBA game.
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:00 pm
by Malinhion
Obviously a result of brawl suspension fallout. But this just goes to show how little talent there actually is. It's pathetic.
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:01 pm
by MagicMadness
Rasho Brezec wrote:adarsh1 wrote:I wonder, can anyone play in the NBA at the age of 50?
Dikembe can still block a few shots here and there. We'll see how Greg Oden will do next season.
Nice
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:22 pm
by kevC
She's one year younger than Bill Laimbeer. Hahaha.
Re: ESPN report: Nancy Lieberman to play in WNBA at age 50
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:44 pm
by Cal_Hoops
Rasho Brezec wrote:adarsh1 wrote:I wonder, can anyone play in the NBA at the age of 50?
Dikembe can still block a few shots here and there. We'll see how Greg Oden will do next season.
