Marion Jones Joins WNBA
Disgraced athletics star Marion Jones has signed to play in the WNBA with the Tulsa Shock. Way back in 1994 Jones was the starting point guard for the championship winning North Carolina team.
Jones famously was forced to hand back her five medal haul from the Sydney Olympics, including three gold, after getting caught out in the BALCO steroid scandal.
After lying about taking performance enhancing drugs Jones served a six-month sentence. She was released from that 18 months ago.
Jones was drafted in 2003 by the Phoenix Mercury however she never played. Nolan Richardson’s up-tempo style of game attracted Jones. Richardson says she looks fast but now the key is how long will it take to get into basketball shape.
Tulsa have a forgive and forget attitude and say Jones should be given a chance to start a new career. Do you agree?
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