Sparks to Retire DeLisha Milton-Jones' Jersey at Halftime Tuesday
Summary
The Los Angeles Sparks will retire DeLisha Milton-Jones' jersey during halftime of their game against the New York Liberty on Tuesday. Milton-Jones played a key role in the Sparks’ first two WNBA championships in 2001 and 2002 and will join other Sparks legends with her jersey honored.Key Facts
- The Sparks will hold a halftime ceremony to retire DeLisha Milton-Jones' jersey.
- Milton-Jones helped the Sparks win WNBA titles in 2001 and 2002.
- Her jersey retirement was announced in April, and the ceremony is set for Tuesday night.
- Milton-Jones feels grateful and honored to have her jersey retired.
- She will join Penny Toler, Lisa Leslie, and Candace Parker as Sparks players with retired jerseys.
- Milton-Jones retired from playing with the Sparks in 2012.
- She had doubts the team would retire her jersey but is now happy it is happening.
- Milton-Jones mentioned being overlooked for All-Star and All-WNBA honors but sees the jersey retirement as important recognition.
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