Former basketball star Chamique Holdsclaw was released from jail Friday night after being arrested for a dispute with a woman that allegedly turned violent, Channel 2 Action News . And for me, psychologically understanding that its a beautiful struggle. Her ex-girlfriend, long-time WNBA player Jennifer Lacy, begged Holdsclaw not to hurt herself. Chamique Holdsclaw WNBA Stats | Basketball-Reference.com Its a good feeling to see that for your friend.. She was the first woman to appear on the cover of Slam magazine when, for the October 1998 edition, she was photographed wearing a New York Knicks jersey. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. On 7th July 2019, they tied the knot in a private ceremony in Tennessee. In the 1999 WNBA draft, Holdsclaw was selected by the Washington Mystics 1st overall. The USA team won a close opening game against Japan 9589, then won their next six games easily. (Ned Dishman / NBAE via Getty Images), Check out the rest of the Snubbed: The Hall of Fame case for series here. Wright, however, remembers it differently. And people told me what happened and it scared them, I was just like Are you serious?'. (Harper, then Kellie Jolly, joked that her father used to ask coaches on recruiting visits where Holdsclaw was going.) Cara Wright: Probably the most irksome habit is that I like to watch basketball all the time and Mique has to have a personal attachment to be interested in watching a game! Further, she holds an American nationality and is of Afro-American ethnic background. She spent six of those years with the Washington Mystics, and was a WNBA all-star six times. This dates back to my childhood, when I was a kid and having early bouts of depression.. I sat on the couch in the darkness for days eating Fruity . In May 2006, Holdsclaw took a sudden two-week leave from playing for the Sparks, but later clarified that this was due to the serious illnesses of her father and stepfather. Furthermore, Holdsclaw was pictured in a New York Knicks jersey, implying that perhaps she was good enough to play in the NBA. (For a full, rich look at Holdsclaw, please also read Allison Glock's piece on the 40-year-old star.) Tremendous Upside is one of the few sports podcasts in APMs lineup, and it holds its own. Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. Being truly seen, and in a positive light, is what a love relationship should provide for anyone lucky enough to enter into such a union. The couple shared a joint statement, obtained by SBNations Swish Appeal, to celebrate their union. I just wish that mental health was just talked about back then. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft that spring because of the dissolution of the competing ABL, dozens of established players were also eligible to be selected yet the Mystics still drafted her first, bypassing players such as Yolanda Griffith, DeLisha Milton and Dawn Staley. Bridesmaids for Holdsclaw included former players Murriel Page and Dominique Canty. Currently, she serves as a mental health advocate. Jennifer Lacy released a statement on Twitter saying, I want to thank my family, friends, fans and Shock family for their concern during this difficult time, she tweeted. Robert Mora/NBAE via Getty Images Shes looking forward to sleeping in her own bed and relaxing in the quiet that she has finally found. I love how Mique sees me, said Wright. seek information on a wide variety of topics including African-American hair care, health issues, relationship As part of Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2018, Chamique Chamique Holdsclaw, 41, played in the WNBA for 11 years six of them with the Washington Mystics and was a WNBA all-star six times. I mean, I was at Duke the other day. She still plays a bit, but is more into Crossfit and yoga now. But she knows what her purpose is now. I started having, back then, mood blackouts and things like that. She was also only the fifth women's basketball player in NCAA history to have 3,000 points (a list including Jackie Stiles of Southwest Missouri State, Patricia Hoskins of Mississippi Valley State, Lorri Bauman of Drake, Cheryl Miller of USC, and Cindy Blodgett of Maine). Chamique Holdsclaw's depression was triggered by the death of her grandmother in June 2002. Someone asked Would you come back and play? and Im like No. This is me, this is who I wish I would have been before.. The big thing has been accepting responsibility. I remember, in D.C., I became really paranoid that people were going to know. There were six All-Star nods. In the past, she dated fellow WNBA player Jennifer Lacy . She won three championships in a row at the University of Tennessee during what could be considered the. At the time, it even impacted a program such as Tennessee, where Holdsclaw, who also wore No. All-time WNBA standings: No. And to look back, and you see your growth, you can laugh about certain things or be like, Man, Im really improved.. Chamique Holdsclaw Opens Up About Relationships With Jennifer - YouTube Nike inked her to a five-year endorsement deal with a reported annual payout of more than $500,000, or about 10 times her WNBA salary. While attending Christ the King Regional High School in Queens, New York, she played for the school's women's basketball team, and led them to four straight New York State Championships in basketball. With homophobia still rampant in this society, visibility is important and visibility saves lives. She was searching for some way to inspire her players. [Tennessee womens basketball coach Pat] Summitt used to tell us: Be accountable. In addition to mom duties, Holdsclaw is joining the podcast universe with her new show, Tremendous Upside, from APM (American Public Media). Chamique Holdsclaw won three NCAA titles at Tennessee and was the No. People are coming to my house and its like an out of body experience like Im not there, she said. A native of Queens, New York, Chamique Holdsclaw was born on August 9, 1977, under the star sign Leo. "I definitely think Chamique Holdsclaw should be worthy of the Hall of Fame," said Nikki McCray-Penson, . Chamique Holdsclaw Stats, News, Bio & Games - WNBA.com She won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, and she guided the Tennessee Lady Volunteers to three NCAA titles (1996-98). Chamique Holdsclaw (@chold1) Instagram photos and videos I became really good at that. Being in the media for a while now, I dont really like to hear myself talk, she explained. I am so proud of Chamique for sharing her story and being a voice to the voiceless, advocating to end the stigma of mental illness, Cara said. The next time Holdsclaw made headlines, it appeared she had hit rock bottom on that street in Georgia. In Part II of our list, we decide on the No. Her inner circle is small now. "Thank God for technology during. But the six time All-Star has slowed down recently, with good cause. She had it because she lived in Atlanta, and her stepfather told her that she needed to protect herself. Less than two decades earlier, Chamique Holdsclaw had beenthefemale Michael Jordan. Please check your email for a confirmation. Try a week on us. It was madness once I walked off that, she said. Holdsclaw is 12th on the WNBAs all-time list of points (16.9) and rebounds (7.6) per game. Latter, Holdsclaw propose Wright at the very location where it all began: Lucas Oil Stadium. Chamique was arrested after she took a baseball bat to her ex-girlfriend's car and fired a handgun through the door while her ex was in the car. On Tremendous Upside, Womens Basketball Hall of Famer Chamique Holdsclaw interviews some of the most fascinating stars in sports who, like Holdsclaw herself, have faced real mental health issues. Follow KK Ottesen on Twitter:@kkOttesen Ive evolved as a person; I think sometimes people try to put you in a box thats comfortable for them. Chamique Holdsclaw is a former WNBA superstar and Olympic gold medalist trying to rebuild after a violent emotional outburst landed her in jail in 2012. In her first season, Holdsclaw already has interviewed childhood friend Metta World Peace, soccer star Briana Scurry and NFL Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins, to name a few. Ep. 3: Chamique Holdsclaw | Colorado Public Radio Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. She is also a contributor at Swish Appeal. She was also picked as one of the 5 greatest players in the SEC of the past 25 years. The forty-two years old is an openly lesbian and currently married to NBA executive Cara Wright. He appeared in the film talking about his own struggles with mental health, which he revealed when he thanked his psychiatrist after the Lakers won 2010 NBA title. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). In 2004, Holdsclaw announced to the world that she was dealing with depression a rare admission for an athlete even now, but especially at the time. It was nerve wracking, though. She thinks I can do anything and I feel so positive, confident and supported with her in my corner. Its amazing to see how professional athletes can have cataclysmic falls from grace when their playing days are up. I think we were the team people wanted to see, said Kellie Harper, Tennessees point guard during Holdsclaws tenure and now the Lady Vols coach. Required fields are marked *. Im not 20-something. She had spent the morning promoting the documentary on DC news stations, where shes still a big enough celebrity that people asked to take selfies with her. Multiple sources suggest that this attack was done out of Holdsclaw being upset over their breakup in 2011 after a four year relationship. And then you go back home. We were the team people would drive miles and miles to watch. Lacy, through her agent, declined to comment on the incident. Holdsclaw finished the season and returned to the Sparks in 2007, but abruptly retired after five games to address her mental health issues. It was OK when it was in my control. WNBA Legend Chamique Holdclaw discusses relationship with Jennifer Lacy, Steve Francis and becoming a spokesperson for mental health. If I would have really bought into and got the help that I needed, things might have been different on my journey. She was a three-time national champion in college and later starred in the WNBA. This interview has been edited and condensed. Chamique Holdsclaw: I am I just make her think shes the better cook so that she cooks more! VISIT OUR SITE: http://bit.ly/JOXtRi Former WNBA Star Chamique Holdsclaw details her battle against the stigma with mental illness in Rick Goldsmith's Mind/Game. Its kind of like my situation. Theyre standing up, theyre change agents, theyre sharing, theyre aware of their emotional wellness. She was traded to the Sparks in 2004 after missing the final 13 games of the season with what she later shared was depression. After originally claiming her innocence she pleaded guilty the next June. You have become a mental health advocate, open about your [bipolar] illness and sharing your story with others. Chamique Holdsclaws new podcast offers Tremendous Upside for discussions about mental health, 10 WNBA players whose production could take a leap in 2023. According to the source, the national average salary for a Mental Health Advocate is $43,722 in the United States. On July 24, 2004, however, she failed to show up for a game against Charlotte, played one more game in reserve and then did not play the rest of the season including the entire playoffs. She says the arrest uncovered old, unhealed wounds from when she was taken, at age 11, from her . Whats next? Its hard because youre coming from such a winning program and a winning tradition and youre going to a situation where you lose so much, but I think she handled it great, said agent Ticha Penicheiro, who played against Holdsclaw with Old Dominion in the 1997 national championship game and had a successful 15-year run in the WNBA. I just let go of everything she said. Two days later, she signed with the San Antonio Silver Stars. Wright said she is most proud of Holdsclaw for sharing publicly about her struggles with mental illness. They welcomed their first child, a son, Cairo, to the family in December and moved from Los Angeles to New York earlier this year. No. The roots of Holdsclaw's depression can be traced to her difficult childhood. But this is still a recovery. Chamique is not able to keep things from me so she was so out of character! she said. After winning a pair of titles as an underclassman, Holdsclaw gained more help as a junior when Tennessee added Randall, now Semeka Randall-Lay, the interim womens basketball coach at Winthrop, and Tamika Catchings, the general manager of the Indiana Fever who will be part of the Naismith Halls Class of 2020. On November 15, 2012, Atlanta police issued an arrest warrant against Holdsclaw after she allegedly attacked her Lacy's car with a baseball bat and shot at the vehicle where Lacy luckily got uninjured. I have to understand people, places and things that create triggers for me. Everything is going to be fine People close to you know what type of person you are, this is just something that happened.'. Despite that, her WNBA teams finished with a combined .445 winning percentage; in comparison, she went 131-17 at Tennessee for an .885 winning percentage. But she will force herself sometimes. NBC: Interview with Chamique Holdsclaw (April 2019) - YouTube But I always take the bottles with me. And then youre drinking and stuff and thinking thats going to make things better. Nonbinary student banned from prom for wearing a suit. About Us In 2002, despite missing several games with an ankle injury, Holdsclaw averaged a double-double per game with 19.9 points and 11.5 rebounds. [10], Today, Holdsclaw works as a mental health advocate. At the end of camp, they vowed to keep in touch as friends. The 1998 championship was Tennessee's first ever undefeated season at 390 and also set an NCAA record for the most wins ever in a season. In sharing your story with young people and others, what advice do you give? That high. So I can remember my medication. AP Photo/Knoxville News-Sentinel, Byron Small. The next team to draft a college player was the New York Liberty, who took Dukes Michele Van Gorp at No. Fifteen seconds can change your life., I guess the way I bounced back from that was getting the help, being still, she added later. I dont want people to think that Im crazy.. List of NCAA Division I College Teams and APR scores, All-time WNBA standings: No. I created a video from all the pictures and videos throughout our relationship and got down on one knee, said Holdsclaw, boasting that the proposal came as a total surprise for Wright. Off the court, Holdsclaw never entered the public eye, until November 13, 2012 when she was accused of a violent crime in Atlanta, GA. Chamique Holdsclaws ex girlfriend, Jennifer Lacy, is currently in the WNBA. But you have to deal with the ugliness, too. And she looks at me, and shes like, Is it two or three? Im like, I dont know. Because theres so many things, mentally, my career, everything thats happened it was, like, a blur. Last week the news broke about the arrest of former WNBA star Chamique Holdsclaw who took a bat to her ex-girlfriend's car and fired a handgun into it.. Holdsclaw isn't the only WNBA player to be arrested for assaulting or threatening her lesbian lover. Chamique Holdsclaw shares struggles with mental illness in hopes of I went down there and she was just like, Meek. In the quarterfinals, Holdsclaw scored 20 points to help team advance. Former WNBA star Chamique Holdsclaw is a married woman. It didnt work. I take those brown, ugly things and put them next to my bed. In doing so, Holdsclaw and Wright are potentially offering hope to someone who is ready to give up or courage to someone currently drowning in fear. 11 through No. This happily-ever-after moment comes years after Chamique was dealing with personal turmoil. Holdsclaw, though, had her own battles away from the court. Were dealing with a different generation, said Holdsclaw. Because of the relationship Chamique and I had, I was like, We need you. She literally went to another level. She was sentenced to three years' probation and ordered to perform 120 hours of community service and pay a $3,000 fine under the plea agreement. Just to see how hes grown as a black man is powerful. This is my life. Thankfully, Chamique has found a partner who encourages her to share the ups and downs of her journey with the world. One of the 8 people to ever play in the WNBA that I can name (8 is generous), is Chamique Holdsclaw. Chamique Holdsclaw is a world-renowned athlete, advocate, and author. Si vous ne souhaitez pas que nos partenaires et nousmmes utilisions des cookies et vos donnes personnelles pour ces motifs supplmentaires, cliquez sur Refuser tout. Cara always makes time to make me feel heard and appreciated.. Mostly because you know what a regimen is. Edneisha Curry and Brittany Jackson were in attendance, along with some of Holdsclaws former coaches, including Mickie DeMoss, Holly Warlick and Nikki Caldwell. % When Holdsclaw initially was approached by APM, she thought it was just for an interview, not an invitation to host her own podcast. Where are they now: Catching up with Chamique Holdsclaw Eligibility restrictions apply. No. Pour en savoir plus sur la faon dont nous utilisons vos donnes personnelles, veuillez consulter notre politique relative la vie prive et notre politique en matire de cookies. She becamethe schools all-time leading scorer and rebounder, male or female. The 40-year-old tied the knot with partner Cara Wright in Tennessee on Saturday, July 7. Holdsclaw's vision is to raise awareness for mental . Vous pouvez modifier vos choix tout moment en cliquant sur le lien Tableau de bord sur la vie prive prsent sur nos sites et dans nos applications. Its taking a part of you thats not so good and really sharing it with the world, she said. [16], Atlanta police issued an arrest warrant for Holdsclaw on November 15, 2012 after Holdsclaw allegedly attacked her ex-girlfriend's car with a baseball bat and shot at the car. Her next destination is the airport, where a flight home to Atlanta waits. WNBA Superstar Chamique Holdsclaw: I Am a Motherless Daughter - Video Like, Oh, my God, people are going to judge me. To now I dont have that. ' Randall said. At the 1999 WNBA draft, Holdsclaw was picked 1st overall by the Washington Mystics. A little more than a week later, Tennessee rolled over Louisiana Tech in the final to cap a 39-0 season and become the first womens basketball team to win three NCAA titles in as many years. On December 17, 2008, the Atlanta Dream traded the 13th pick in the 2009 WNBA draft to the Los Angeles Sparks in exchange for the rights to Holdsclaw. SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/JkGBFaWATCH MORE: http://bit.ly/KxAc8v FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: http://bit.ly/VEOq7NLIKE US ON FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/JWC3m8 BOSSIP is the premier destination for African-American popular culture and entertainment, with a voice thats edgy, viciously hilarious, politically aware, and completely unique. She also talked openly about her mental health issues, particularly struggles with depression, as well as her family history that contributed to those past actions. After the interview, she lingered at the coffee shop a bit to talkabout the current state of the WNBA and basketball in general. Holdsclaw returned to the court in 2009 for the Atlanta Dream and played her final season for San Antonio before retiring for good in2010. We were the ticket. Chamique Holdsclaw - Wikipedia Holdsclaw finished her career with 3,025 points and 1,295 rebounds, making her the all-time leading scoring and rebounder at Tennessee in men's or women's history, the all-time leading scorer and rebounder in SEC women's history, and the all-time leading scorer and rebounder in the NCAA tournament women's history with 470 points and 197 rebounds. Eligibility restrictions apply. Thats just how he plays.. 1 team! Im just taking that and putting it in my life right now. Her annual salary as a player was reported to be about $40,000 annually. Holdsclaw was released from jail with an ankle monitor after posting $100,000 bond and being ordered to have no contact with Jennifer Lacy. MadameNoire is a sophisticated lifestyle publication that gives African-American women the latest in fashion trends, I would be like, My memorys not good. It was just something wasnt right.. Her self-published volume has been well-reviewed but more importantly, it has led to a successful speaking tour, and a new . In 2006, Holdsclaw was named to a women's collegiate basketball silver anniversary team for being picked as one of the 25 greatest players of the past 25 years. And [she] is good at making me be present and not dwell so much on the past or stressors of the day.. Chamique Holdsclaw's ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lacy's sexiest photos I love you. And she said I was just worried about you, I care about you. However, she returned just in time for one game in the playoffs. Kayana Traylor looks ahead to her first season in Chicago. I was personally torn up, going to a lot of therapy and trying to figure out my medicine.. Thats when Semeka Randall took over the huddle, turning to teammate Chamique Holdsclaw. [3], Holdsclaw grew up playing basketball. Her grandmother, who raised her, died in 2002. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss en fonction de vos profils de centres dintrt; mesurer lefficacit des publicits et contenus personnaliss; et. Holdsclaw did what she had done so often during her career, taking over the game and putting on a performance to remember. Their wedding was attended by family, friends, and plenty of familiar faces from the womens basketball community: Murriel Page, Dominique Canty, Edneisha Curry, and Brittany Jackson. People got to see how amazingly talented she was, and I think that was a big draw for continuing to watch. Thats what sports give you: discipline and structure. 23, was a cant-miss phenom. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The Lady Vols were denied a fourth title in Holdsclaws senior year when Duke knocked them out in the Elite Eight. A two-time national player of the year in addition to her three national championships, she was a four-time WBCA All-American, the No. It is a six-count indictment charging her with aggravated assault, criminal damage and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Void in ONT. Chamique Holdsclaw, former WNBA star, arrested for domestic violence Her growth in sharing her story is amazing and her capacity to listen and start the conversation about mental health awareness is incredible., Holdsclaw, meanwhile, touts Wrights caring nature as cause for admiration, referring to her as patient and nurturing., Her compassion for people is inspiring and she encourages me to be my true self, said Holdsclaw. Im not trying to dress this up. Do you think all the training you put into sports over the years has helped with that? The forty-two years old is an openly lesbian and currently married to NBA executive Cara Wright. While fans were cheering for their favorite teams, a real-life love-and-basketball situation was simmering in the stands. Chamique Holdsclaw is a retired American basketball player who played in the WNBA for Washington Mystics (1999-2004), Los Angeles Sparks (2005-2007), Atlanta Dream (2009), and San Antonio Silver Stars (2010). Wright is a former college player and has served in the role of fundamentals coach for the girls NBA Basketball Without Borders Basketball Camp in South Africa. Chamique Holdsclaw Opens Up About Relationships With Jennifer Lacy, Steve Francis & Mental Illness - YouTube WNBA Legend Chamique Holdclaw discusses relationship with Jennifer Lacy, Steve. Wright says she was star struck by Holdsclaw immediately, but then found herself pleasantly surprised by the conversations they shared. It was like living two lives., It was always something bothering me, she added later. Theres just moments when she does stuff like that when shes still quick-witted, gonna get on you, like You need to come visit more. Holdsclaw said. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). Strangers rallied to help. You should not be ashamed. I want to change the narrative, generationally, for my family, said Holdsclaw. Bound for Glory Forward Chamique Holdsclaw Is on The Fast Track to She motivates me to be my best self! Soon after her WNBA draft, Nike signed her to a five-year endorsement deal with a reported annual payout of more than $500,000, or about ten times her WNBA salary. Holdsclaw was a member of the National team who traveled to Berlin, Germany in July and August 1998 for the FIBA World Championships. I knew something was up but definitely wasnt thinking it was going to be a proposal.. Like, first, Im 41 now. It took me to someplace else. Her early years were spent in a household full of strife as her parents succumbed to alcoholism. In 1988, Chamique and her brother were no longer safe living with their parents, so they moved in with their grandmother, June. Back in 2012, she was facing a slew of charges for vandalizing and firing a gun at the car of an ex-girlfriend. Everything was moving but I was just trying to figure out whats next? Holdsclaw was averaging between 17-20 points per game for the first seven years of her career. It was a negative thing, a stigma. In the past, she dated fellow WNBA player Jennifer Lacy. But now the gun was her way out. Holdsclaw was inducted into the Womens Basketball Hall of Fame on June 9 of this year. And its just, like, Ugh. Youre still depressed. Shes on the road a lot, speaking at college campuses about mental health. 1 pick by the Washington Mystics in 1999 and the WNBA Rookie of the Year, an Olympic gold medalist in 2000, a six-time WNBA All-Star and, in 2002, the leagues scoring leader. If you just look at her body of work and what she has done over her career at one point, she became the face of womens basketball, and I think she was compared to Cheryl Miller, just because of her size and how dynamic she was, that hybrid of a point forward who could play multiple positions and was very skilled and talented. [4] She participated in the WBCA High School All-America Game in 1995, scoring eight points.[5]. It was also the best thing to happen to her. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer. Sitting in a coffee shop in suburban Virginia, less than five miles from where she began her professional career, Holdsclaw isnt a basketball star anymore.
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