July 31, 2007

Summary of chat with Jia Perkins

Here's a summary of the chat with Jia Perkins from the Chicago Sky Message Boards

Where was jump shot last season?
Actually my jump shot has always been there. I was playing the point guard so I wasn't trying to be as aggressive offensively. The three pointer I just worked on that in the off season.

On the 39 Pt game:
Of course I was pleased with my stats but more pleased with the Win. That was definetly my coming out game.

Love watching her and her shoot:
Thanks I appreciate that. I try to make a difference right when I step out on the court.

Best advice for up and coming player:
I would tell her to never let anyone or anything discourage you from living your dreams. Always believe in yourself.

About the team:
We have a pretty funny team, I don't think I could just choose one. I would say I hang out with Chasity the most! We love going and getting some Cold Stone icecream.

I love Chicago! I have made some great friends here. I think we can win it as well. You know anything can happen during the playoffs. We have already beaten some good teams.

Can you dunk? No I can't dunk, I'm getting old.

Do you think you will win the 6th man award?
No I don't think I would win 6th man of the year. I'm really not the sixth man off the bench. I think other players have been playing well the entire season and I just started playing well in July.

About making an all-star team?
No I never thought about that! It would be a blessing though.

Team:
Well I think we need to focus on our team defense. I don't think we have a problem scoring but sometimes we don't focus on making defensive stops. Thats whats going to get us in the playoffs.

About taking the last shot with game on the line?
Very comfortable. If I'm hot why not.

Favorite basketball moment?
My favorite moment was when my dad and I got inducted into the hall of fame at our high school.

My family doesn't treat me any different from anyone else in the family. The biggest obstacle was probably coming back from my pregnancy.

What city should have a wnba team?
Dallas! Thats close to the house.

Heard listen to music before games, any other pre game rituals?
I don't have any other pre-game rituals.

About Charlotte losing its wnba team?
I hating hearing about it because I had friends there and like going back to that city.

Personal
I have two tatoos but I didn't think anyone could see them. The one on my shoulder says Faith and has a chinese symbol. Another one on my lower back that says Blessed!

I really don't have a favorite WNBA player but my favorite NBA player is Allen Iverson.

About daughter:
She is good. Thanks. She is here with me now. My mom just left yesterday and left Lirah with me. I did miss her while she was away but my mom really needed her so that made it easier for me.

Nickname
Actually Candice has given me a nickname that I have had for a while now. I don't think I can say what it is online but ask Candice when you see her and see if she tells you. I Hate It!

I like to go shopping on Michigan Ave. I don't have a car right now because it wouldn't make sense for me to buy one when I am overseas most of the year.

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