In this interview with SixFootSports, former WNBA player and Olympian Simone Edwards gave her thoughts on her career as a player, her road out of poverty, and where the league is today.
Edwards, nicknamed the “Jamaican Hurricane,” made history when she became the first player from Jamaica to earn a spot on a WNBA roster. Originally a New York Liberty developmental player, she then went to the Seattle Storm where she was part of the 2004 team that won a WNBA championship.
She talked about winning a championship for the fans in Seattle and also feels that the WNBA has made strides in gaining more recognition for its players’ athletic achievements.
By: Akiem Bailum (@AkiemBailum on Twitter, Instagram)
Amazing story about Simone. Great job. Looking forward to you covering more stories about Caribbean athletes.