Minnesota Lynx feature - Nicky Anosike: Aggressive Historian

Nicky Anosike of the Minnesota Lynx gained a reputation for her aggressive play in the 2009 season, as she became the second player in WNBA history to lead her team in all five major stat categories. She's also gained a reputation online as an equal rights advocate on Twitter, implementing her interests in history and civil law.

In this short interview, she discusses how Twitter has benefited not only her fans, but other people's perceptions of the New York native.

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[Heckofadeal]

Where will she be playing in 2011 season , I guess I ment to say for witch WNBA team?

[SportsBrain09]

@Heckofadeal Nicky was traded to the Washington Mystics in exchange for their 2012 first-round draft pick

[Basketball25Legend]

my mom was her teacher

[Heckofadeal]

It is nice to see a great player with a lot of brains! ! Nice to see! One of my favorite players!!

[Kegluneq3330]

Nicky is an incredilby talented and eloquent woman; she's also an amazing role model for all the aspiring WNBAers out there. I love watching her play and I wish her nothing but the best in her basketball career and beyond!

[BoozieQ18]

This was great! Nicky really does ask random questions on twitter, but its always great to hear what people have to say to them!

[joshmsw]

Thanks for sharing. Nicky is an awesome player and an amazing human!

[QDNYC]

Nicky is awesome, I applaud her for being the person she is....