Basketball Liberty Adds Free Agent Candice Wiggins To The Mix New York announced the signing of free agent Candice Wiggins. by Staff Post March 10, 2015 Michael Hickey/NBAE/Getty Images The New York Liberty are not making excuses anymore, they are being aggressive in securing “the pieces” head coach Bill Laimbeer needs to make a legitimate run at the WNBA Championship. The talent level went up another notch around here as New York announced the signing of free agent Candice Wiggins, formerly of the Los Angeles Sparks. Kristin Bernert, Senior VP of Business and Basketball Operations was straight to the point on what the Liberty achieved with this latest move. “Candice is a fierce competitor who we know gives everything she has every practice, every game,” Bernert pointed out. “While she is from the west coast, she exemplifies the values of a New Yorker and perfectly fits the team’s style of play.” Wiggins has spent seven seasons in the WNBA, five with Minnesota, following her third-overall pick status in the 2008 draft. She has the All-Rookie Team and Sixth Woman of the Year belts, but the most impressive hardware is the 2011 WNBA Championship she won with the Lynx. Despite stops in Tulsa (2013) and Los Angeles (2014) she is still a double digit scorer for her career and her ability to fit anywhere on the court will make her a valuable swingwoman for Laimbeer. “Candice shoots the ball well from three point range and can play multiple positions for us, from lead guard to small forward,” said Laimbeer. Bill is getting a surplus of talent whose commonality are a penchant for grinding it out every night. “She’s a veteran who knows what it takes to battle every night and win in this league,” he continued. Bill sounds like a coach who can’t wait until June 5 when they begin the season at Madison Square Garden against Atlanta with more than a dream in his back pocket. Post Views: 1,410 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Staff Post Latest posts by Staff Post (see all) In The Zone Announces Initial Podcast Lineup - November 13, 2020 The Essential Resources You Need to Start Your Own Gym in 2020 - February 6, 2020 Wilder vs Fury II – How the second fight will be different to the first? - February 5, 2020 Early turnovers, defensive struggles plague the Scarlet Knights - January 26, 2020 Related TopicsBill LaimbeerCandice WigginsNew York LibertyWNBA Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! MadFit Dance Workout Videos — Fitness Fun for All by Elizabeth DiPietro | posted on March 15, 2021 Will Michael Jordan’s Exclusive Golf Course Enable Him To Take On The Pros? by Katie Malespina | posted on March 30, 2021 Michael Jordan Could Change the Future of Nascar for the Better by Inesh Chari | posted on March 30, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep by Inesh Chari | posted on March 22, 2021 The Mockery of A Sport: Paul vs. Askren by Brandon Berrios | posted on April 19, 2021 More in Basketball You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 107: New York Post’s Columnist Mike Vaccaro (Audio/Video) On the 107th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 97: SNY’s Michelle Margaux (Audio/Video) On the 97th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined SNY’s... WNBA Rolling Out Red Carpet For Upcoming 25th Anniversary Season The WNBA’s 25th season also marks the debut of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. Iona and Manhattan Set For Another MAAC Championship Battle Women’s History Month Interview Series: Q&A with Fox Sports Live Host, Charissa Thompson