Sue Wicks Chat Transcript
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For two decades, Wicks shared her passion for the game overseas and nationwide along with being an ambassador and mentor for young girls. The New York Liberty will pay tribute to #23 on August 1 on "Sue Wicks Night" when the Liberty play host to the Detroit Shock at 7:30. Make sure you're there. Click here for tickets.
To get prepared for her special night, Sue hung out for a live chat on Monday, July 28th. Check out what #23 had to say.
Gwen Ganger LA: Sue: You are sorely missed! Would you
ever consider coming back to the WNBA?
And would you ever consider playing for
another team besides the Liberty? The
best of luck in all future endeavors.
Sue Wicks: First of all, hello to everyone. I'm very happy, but IF i did come back (which is a big trend) I wouldn't play for any other team but the Liberty.
Dayville-Niki23: Hey,
What is your life plans beyond basketball? Coaching?
Sue Wicks: Hi Nicky. My plans right now are either to go to graduate school or to begin coaching. Or maybe both.
Ally , New Jersey: Hey Sue!What do you think the Liberty will have to change in order to make the playoffs?
Sue Wicks: The only thing they have to change is winning instead of losing. They've had some close games, but the Liberty's known for a late-season push. So they just need to make their big run.
chesapeake, va: who do you think will be the next house hold name from the wnba, like Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes, Holdsclaw, and Cindy Cooper?
Sue Wicks: This person didn't put down Tamika Catchings? I'd say you can add her to your list. That's who I'd name.
Katie(Mtn.View): Hey Sue, being a native New Yorker, what was it like playing at MSG? Also what are you going to do now that you retired?
Sue Wicks: It was really a dream -- it felt like a dream the whole time. When you're a kid, whether you're a hockey player or a basketball player, that's your dream. It went by so fast. But it was the best. You're in the center of the sports universe.
wnbany23: Hey Sue, are you going to stop by your old High School sometime? Maybe to watch a game or two?
Sue Wicks: I haven't seen a game at my school since my brother Josh graduated, but I do get to Rutgers every once in a while.
Julie, Southampton: Hi Sue,
The games are not the same with out you! How does it feel not playing on the court but having your own talk show about the games on oxygen?
Sue Wicks: It's a nice transition to work at Oxygen. That's been a lot of fun. I miss the games. I miss the Liberty. But living so close to Southhampton and Long Island, there's a lot of interesting things to do in the summer.
#23 Worn by Champions Loved by Fans: Sue, looking back now, did you ever think you would have accomplished everything you have done?
Sue Wicks: It never felt like an accomplishment or a goal. It just felt like my life and enjoying it and doing something that I loved. I never look at it like a trophy or a ring, but just a part of my life.
Jose (Jersey City): Hi Suuuuuuuue! We miss you on the court! I'm sure you have many, but what is the biggest highlight of your career in a Liberty uniform?
Sue Wicks: I'm not going to say any game or any win. But I'd say it was a highlight through the security entrance and have the security guards know your name. To walk through the same halls and in the same locker as guys like Clyde Frazier and Bill Bradley and eventually Teresa Weatherspoon. It felt great that we were a part of it.
Danielle Beam- Middletown, nj : hi,
my name is danielle and i am 14 years old i have been playing basketball since 3rd grade and i have looked up to The new york liberty and more imperticularly you. I jus wanted to know what would you tell the girls out there who want to become wnba players what are some important things to do or remember before or while playing the game?
Sue Wicks: I would tell anyone who has dreams of being a professional basketball that the most important thing is to love the game. When you love something and you put hard work into it, great things will happen. My advice before games is to be prepared and ready. You can be a little nervous. But you know you're prepared.
Michele (NY): Hi Sue-
Are you looking forward to Friday's game at the Garden when they commemorate you? We miss our Sueeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!
Sue Wicks: Hi Michelle. I'm really looking forward to this game. It felt like a celebration for six years. But it's also going to be exciting to root for the Liberty. It's a big week and we need a couple big wins.
Carol Rosenfeld, NY, NY: Hi Sue. I enjoyed reading your diary on wnba.com. Have you ever thought about writing a book? See you this Fri at MSG.
Sue Wicks: I've read somewhere once that you can't write a decent book about your life until you've lived your life. And I think it's boring that some athletes write a book after a couple accomplishments, so I think I'll wait unitl I'm 65 or 70 to write a book.
Melissa (Center Moriches): Hey Sue! How's it feel to have impacted the lives of many and contributed to the spread of professional women's basketball in the US?
Sue Wicks: Hi Melissa. It's great to hear from someone from my hometown. I've been out there every weekend with my brother and father, fishing and clamming. If I had an influence on someone, I was able to do what I love. If you do your job with passion and love, you'll succeed. Find a job or a hobby or something that you really love. It gives your life meaning.
Sue Wicks: First of all I'd like to say to all the Liberty fans, I can't talk long enough to thank those fans enough. I miss my Liberty teammates so much. I can celebrate the victories, but I suffer in pain when they lose. I look forward to seeing everyone on Friday and at the rest of the Liberty games. Take care. Thank you all so much.