Monique Currie signs with Washington Mystics
By Ben Dull
Monique Currie is set to rejoin the Washington Mystics. The team announced Thursday that they had signed the unrestricted free agent. Currie spent nearly eight years with the club between 2007 and 2014.
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Currie began the 2017 season in San Antonio before being acquired by the Phoenix Mercury. Currie was a big piece off the bench for the Mercury in their run to the WNBA semifinals.
Washington head coach and general manager Mike Thibault said the following in a team release:
"“Mo will fill a huge role for our team. Her ability to score on the wing and get to the lane and free throw line will be an important part of our offense. In addition, she has worked hard to become a bigger factor from the three-point line, which will allow us to stretch the floor with Elena and Kristi. I think this will be a comfortable fit all around for our team.”"
Currie started all 34 games in four of her previous eight seasons with Washington. She has appeared in 33 or more games in every season but one since entering the league. Currie was selected by the Charlotte Sting with the third overall pick in the 2005 WNBA Draft.
“It feels great to be back with such an amazing organization that I spent many years with. I look forward to joining with the new players in Washington as well as the ones I’ve played with in the past,” Currie said.
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The Mystics announced Wednesday that Emma Meesseman would miss the 2018 WNBA season. Currie will be a welcome addition to a team aiming to get back to the semifinals and compete for a championship in 2018.