Cappie Pondexter

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July 1, 2011

Pondexter leading guard in the Eastern Conference
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Posted in All-Star Game,Appearances,Cappie Pondexter,New York Liberty,WNBA | |

The 2011 WNBA All-Star Game will be nationally broadcast on ABC, Saturday, July 23, at 3:30 p.m. ET. It is the first time the San Antonio Silver Stars are hosting the midseason showcase.

In addition to Catchings (19,943), leading vote-getters by position in the Eastern Conference include guards Cappie Pondexter of the New York Liberty (11,859) and Katie Douglas of the Indiana Fever (11,217), forward Angel McCoughtry of the Atlanta Dream (8,912) and center Tina Charles of the Connecticut Sun (9,837).

The 60 players included on the ballot represent all 12 WNBA teams. Voters are asked to select two guards, two forwards, and one center from each conference. A write-in option is also available, allowing fans to choose players not listed on the ballot.

Pondexter Top 15 WNBA player hopeful
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Cappie Pondexter was nominated as one of the most influential players in WNBA history. That’s quite an achievement for someone who still has a long career ahead of her.

To celebrate its 15th season the WNBA has decided to honor the 15 most influential players in league history. A total of 30 players were nominated. WNBA fans, current players and coaches will have the opportunity to vote for the final 15 players. Fans can vote for their favorite players of all time once per day by logging on to www.WNBA.com/top15players. The final selections will be announced and honored on July 23rd at WNBA all-star game in San Antonio.

September 26, 2010

Cappie Pondexter speaks: Getting rest, Team USA, Fashion Week and more
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Posted in All-Star Game,Cappie Pondexter,Events,Fashion,Interviews,New York Liberty,WNBA | |

Cappie Pondexter speaks: Getting rest, Team USA, Fashion Week and more

By Cheryl Coward at 21 September, 2010, 10:26 am

cappa23tweet092110 Basketball star Cappie Pondexter is not on the squad competing for a title at the 2010 FIBA World Championships in the Czech Republic that begin September 23. According to her Twitter account feed, she decided to rest after years of non-stop competition. However, before she shed light via the online service about her decision to sit out of this year’s competition, she came under fire from fans and sports writers. Some questioned her dedication to the sport and her commitment to USA Basketball in light of the fact that she attended events at Fashion Week in New York City last week.

USA head coach Geno Auriemma said a little over a week ago that he did not expect her to be on the team.

“Cappie’s got some issues, physical. Wasn’t here either day, obviously,” he said. “She’s not making the trip to Spain with us when the team leaves tomorrow morning. Right now, if you asked me whether or not she’s going to join us at all, I would say, based on my conversations with her, probably not.”

Pondexter, a long-time member of Team USA, had a stellar season with the New York Liberty, her first with the Eastern Conference team after being traded from the Phoenix Mercury during a blockbuster trade in the offseason. She demanded the trade for professional reasons. She wanted to be closer to the epicenter of the fashion industry as it dovetails with the growth of her image consulting firm, 4 Season Style & Management.

She helped the Liberty set a franchise-record 10-game winning streak and garner a second playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. She led them to the Eastern Conference Finals and was a candidate for league MVP with just two votes shy of winner Seattle Storm forward-center Lauren Jackson.

In Cappie’s words:

Ok bout to state my peace:Liberty is where my heart is! If we were in finals does it seem like I woulda been a fashion week? The obvious no

All along I stated what my goal was n that’s to win a [championship]! MVP: I could care less if I won or not! LJ won it and I give her

All the respect bc she deserved it! For me I will continue to work harder! But in order for that to happen I had to rest my body after yrs

Of having no break! WBB players go through it n this year was the 1st year where I really pushed myself n team to a whole nother level!

Them for fashion week! Just so happen by the grace of God it all fell at the same time! I bleed usa bball and anyone who. Thinks otherwise

Need to go back in those history books n look at the truth! Since I was 16 n bc I’m 27 that will never change! My body broke down n for me

Have an even better year I had to give up something! Oh did I forget to mention I have to go to russia for 7 months! I just didn’t have the

Strength to do both! Regardless of my decision people, critcs,fans will have their own opinion what matters most is what I do next: The Quest

Fans began tweeting their support of Pondexter’s decision after she began posting her viewpoint:

  1. Lynette Baker
    pratilugetanwsr why does every1 have something 2 say abt @cappa23 not playin n the worlds. LBJ & WADE didn’t play & they didn’t get criticized so y cap 21 Sep 2010 from TweetsRide in reply to cappa23
  2. ?Smooverachi?
    ThisisEsmoove @cappa23 you don’t have to explain yourself…the people who always have something to say never been in the situations you deal with 21 Sep 2010 from ÜberTwitter
  3. GM
    ohthatgary @cappa23 Girl, nothing wrong with your decision. You didn’t even have to explain yourself to anyone. You do what’s best for you! 21 Sep 2010 from web in reply to cappa23
  4. Dr. Philesha
    Buckets44 @cappa23 girl plz don’t even give that article no breath! Ur real fans know where ya heart/intentions r 21 Sep 2010 from ÜberTwitter in reply to cappa23
  5. Kadilsha
    Kadilsha @cappa23 U deserved that break more than anyone I know!Those that truly know U understand that.Those that dont, will c da results nxt season 21 Sep 2010 from ÜberTwitter
  6. Michelle Slaughter
    michellempr @cappa23 is the master of her own ship. People need to lay off, mind their own business & let her live her life. 21 Sep 2010 from Echofon in reply to cappa23
  7. Ballers Never Quit
    Ballersnever @cappa23 Only you and GOD truly know what your body can take! No matter where u play you still number 1! People gone hate! Let them! 21 Sep 2010 from mobile web
  8. Marianne Puma
    libfan @cappa23 like I said previously U need 2 do what is best 4 U n your real fans should understand that wish u were super woman but no 1 is 21 Sep 2010 from Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to cappa23
  9. Bryan W. Bomberg
    yahgotgame @cappa23 nice tweets…I’m in ur corner! Pro athletes need brks too! Take ur rest n do wrk when ur ready :) 21 Sep 2010 from Twitter for BlackBerry®
  10. Nakaida
    KidaThaBalla @cappa23 you will always be my favorite playerDnt listen to them haters 21 Sep 2010 from Twitter for Android

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February 14, 2008

PHOENIX TEAM OF STOUDEMIRE, PONDEXTER AND JOHNSON TO COMPETE IN HAIER SHOOTING STARS
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Trio features Suns’ All-Star Amaré Stoudemire, WNBA Champion Mercury’s Cappie Pondexter and Suns’ legend Eddie Johnson Team Detroit will defend its Haier Shooting Stars title against Team Chicago, Team Phoenix and Team San Antonio in this year’s competition, which will be held on NBA All-Star Saturday Night, Feb. 16, at New Orleans Arena.

The Detroit team, which captured the title last year in Las Vegas with a time of 50.5 seconds, consists of All-Star and 2004 Finals MVP Chauncey Billups, Shock forward and two-time WNBA All-Star Swin Cash, and Shock head coach and four-time NBA All-Star Bill Laimbeer. Cash and Laimbeer were key figures in the Shock capturing the 2003 and 2006 WNBA championships.

Team Chicago, last year’s runner-up, is comprised of Bulls guard and Slidell, La. native Chris Duhon, two-time WNBA All-Star and Sky forward Candice Dupree and three-time NBA champion B.J. Armstrong. Representing

Phoenix, the 2005 winner, are All-Star Amaré Stoudemire, two-time WNBA All-Star and 2007 WNBA Finals MVP Cappie Pondexter and Suns great Eddie Johnson. Team San Antonio, which dominated the competition in the 2006 Shooting Stars challenge with a record-setting time of 25.1 seconds, consists of 10-time All-Star and three-time Finals MVP Tim Duncan,

four-time WNBA All-Star and Silver Stars guard Becky Hammon and David Robinson, a two-time NBA champion and One of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. Team Los Angeles won the inaugural competition in 2004.

As with all of this year’s All-Star participants, members of the Haier Shooting Stars teams will join over 2,500 members of the NBA Family for the NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service on Friday, Feb. 15. The volunteers will participate in a variety of service projects at 10 different sites throughout New Orleans.

The Haier Shooting Stars will be televised live nationally as part of NBA All-Star Saturday Night which will also feature the Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout, Sprite Slam Dunk and PlayStation® Skills Challenge. TNT and ESPN Radio’s national coverage will begin at 8 p.m.

EST from the New Orleans Arena. The NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 17, will air live on TNT, ESPN Radio and in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.