Praise Flows For Swin Cash Following Final Game
NEW YORK, NY–Swin Cash’s brilliant 15-year career, in which she won three WNBA championships, two Olympic gold medals, and went to four All-Star Games, came to a close Saturday night, as the New York Liberty were eliminated from the playoffs by the Phoenix Mercury.
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Following the game, the emotional Cash was, rightfully so, struggling to find words to put it all in perspective. “It’s kind of hard to put it into words, obviously,” she told WNBA.com.” I’m not happy we lost, that we ended this way, but I take satisfaction in knowing the effort was there from the team. This wasn’t the year, but I think this team has a bright future. ”
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Others, however, couldn’t have had more to say about one of the game’s fiercest competitors, and finest people.
Down the hall, Diana Taurasi, who won two NCAA championships with Cash at the University of UConn, was effusive with her praise, which is worth presenting in full:
“Swin’s such a warrior. I got to experience Swin when I was in college. I got a glimpse of what it takes to be the best, to be at the top of the game. I admired her so much when I was in school. When she was in the league she always did whatever it took to win. That’s why she’s gonna go down as one of the most gritty winners to ever play in the league. She’s gonna be missed. Like Catch, Swin, these are people who’ve done a lot for the game of basketball. They’ve had full careers that kids can look up and say “I can do that too.”
On social media as well, the praise was flowing for the beloved Cash. Everyone from opposing coaches, to commentators, to current players and former legends was honoring Cash for achievements, on and off the court.
Honor, respect and gratitude to @SwinCash. You've given so much to so many. #S-Win #nextassignment
— Jenny Boucek (@jboucek) September 25, 2016
1. Like I've said multiple times @SwinCash is one of the greatest competitors this game has seen. She has always made huge basketball plays
— Brian Agler (@brian_agler) September 25, 2016
2. I like to use the very special people/players as examples to the younger players coming into the league. I c myself using @SwinCash many
— Brian Agler (@brian_agler) September 25, 2016
3. Many many times in the future. Congrats on an elite career @SwinCash
— Brian Agler (@brian_agler) September 25, 2016
Salute to career of @SwinCash which ended tonight. Her legacy lasts on & off the court. Excited for your next chapter Swin, keep doing WORK!
— Ros Gold-Onwude (@ROSGO21) September 25, 2016
Tough to say Goodbye but you can leave w/ no regrets @SwinCash, you left it all on the court & in the community! You helped build the @WNBA! pic.twitter.com/h5IZxoZEBb
— LaChina Robinson (@LaChinaRobinson) September 25, 2016
I want to shout out @SwinCash & her amazing career. It's been awesome to watch your off the court career as well. Def some1 I look up to ??
— Renee Montgomery (@ReneeMontgomery) September 25, 2016
Congrats on your AMAZING career @SwinCash …you did SO much for this game – on and off the court!! ??
— Ticha Penicheiro (@TichaPenicheiro) September 25, 2016