WE JUST HAVE TO DO IT

After taking a little time to reflect back on our game last night, I can not do anything but shake my head at our petty mistakes. I am going to say this early so that no one mistakes it for anything else than what it is. I am not taking anything for the Tulsa Shock. They are a young hungry team that was looking for as well as needing a win. Glory Johnson and her bunch played well together. With that being said, (Us) the Seattle Storm did not play the way that we are capable of. We didnt have very much energy at all nor did we gain or take the momentum of the game. Tulsa led the way the entire time and they didnt let up.  As for us, we are a talented veteran bunch, that know that we have to be on point every position, every day, every game. Some may say that it seem impossible or like we are saying that we need to be perfect, well something like that but not the pressure of being perfect but having the assurance that we are capable of doing just that. Holding ourselves accountable and expecting the best from one another. It is so doable and we are all capable of doing so.

We have let that game slip away and that is definitely one that we can not get back, but we will look forward and get prepared for our next game coming up in Atlanta. That is the most important game on our schedule right now. You may ask why? And no it is not because the are playing well and are undefeated or anything else that can be tied into it. It is because it is the next game on our schedule. We are not looking backwards, and definitely not too far ahead.

This week we are going back to the drawing board, for fine tuning nothing else. We know what it is that we need to do, WE JUST HAVE TO DO IT!!!!!

Meek

HOME OPENING VICTORY AND THOSE STORM CRAZIES!

Good Morning all! As I wake this morning, I can not help but beam with pride thinking about last night.  Yesterday we had our home opener against the Phoenix Mercury and came away with the victory. But it was the grind that we exhibited as a team to gain the victory that made me the most happy.  We had to face the likes of Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi, and a lot of other great talent on the Mercury team. That didn't stop us though with all the attention that the two of those players demand, we never lost focus on what it was we were suppose to be doing. After our loss to LA we had a great week of practice to correct something's and get better. We did just that and carried it over to the game. That's some great focus right there.

We have Tulsa coming in on Friday and it will be another battle, but I know that we will prepare just as hard.

 This is a great feeling knowing the efforts that you put forth are showing when we step out on the court. And there is still more work to be done.

Meek

P.S. -- I want to thank the Storm Crazies for all their support and allowing us to have a sell out crowd last night.  It is definitely a great feeling to be on the side of these fans cheering for you rather than against you lol. Thanks again!

LEARNING EACH OTHER AND GETTING IN THE COMMUNITY

Hello world, let me share with you what's been going on. We (the Seattle Storm) have completed our exhibition games and have come up with victories in both.

We have learned a lot from those game and are looking forward to capitalizing off of that. I have been really learning a lot and I know that there is more to come in that area. I really enjoy my teammates and u and truly happy that I am here.

More importantly, I have already started getting out in the community. Nakia Sanford and I were at the Girl 5k run on yesterday and it was so amazing to see those kids accomplish finishing the race; what was also great was seeing the parent get involved by running the race with to help them out. It was a touching thing for me to see.

We will be opening up at LA on the 26th of this month and we will be looking to start off in the right direction. Until then there will be nothing but preparation.

 Ok that's it for now, I will be back in touch soon.

Meek

READERS CREATES LEADERS

Hello Everyone,

I know that it has been a long time, but I have been running every since I got home.

I got back from Russia, unpacked and repacked, spent a little time with my family and then headed out to Seattle.

I practiced for a few day with my new and exciting team, and from there had to head over to Maui. I spent three days in Hawaii giving back to the kids and somewhat enjoying the Island. I had a great time with the kids. I was joined by Lawrence Wright, Glory Johnson, and DJ Fisher of Defining Sports. We all had a blast, but most importantly we all love giving back.

I donated 300 of my books to the island and had the opportunity to read as well as get feed back as to what the next book should be. The kids had a lot of questions and the interaction was great. I know the next book will be much better and it will definitely continue to flow from the first book.

I want to take this opportunity to Thank the people of Basketball Maui for having us as well as "Readers Create Leaders" for allowing me the opportunity to share my story. I am looking forward to the future of this.

From Maui I left and met my team in Los Angeles where I got off the plane and played in our exhibition game. It was a pretty decent game, we did come away with the victory, as well as learned a lot about some things we need to work on. Overall we did a very good job. I am looking forward to the season and all that will come along with it.

That's all for now. I will be back in touch soon.

Meek

PRAYERS FOR BOSTON

When events happen such as the one yesterday at the Boston Marathon, I go through a range of emotions. 

Shock -- that this could actually happen on American soil.

Fear -- that this will probably not be the last such attack.

Anger -- that anyone would have such a disregard for human life.

Sadness -- for those innocent ones that must deal with death and injury.

And then there is my favorite of all emotions -- HOPE! 

Hope -- that we can all unite and support our brothers and sisters in Boston.

Hope -- that from this can come change to hopefully prevent future attacks.

Hope -- that certainly that those responsible will be swiftly brought to justice.

Hope -- that we can understand from such senseless acts that our time on this earth is short and with that comes a perspective on how to live and serve each other -- to make this world a better place.

My heart and prayers will continually go out to the city of Boston and all those people from around the world that were there and tragically effected.

Meek

PLAYOFF UPDATE FROM MEEK

Hey everyone!

We are on to the next round of the playoffs. We were able to sweep Dynamo Moscow in this first round. The first game was tough in the first half and we were able to pull away in the second half, but in game two it was down to the wire. It was win or go home for Dynamo and they came out fighting like any competitor would do.  It was Epiphany Prince for us that caught fire and carried us over the top to victory. She went 6-8 from behind the 3 point line and finished with 28 points. On the other side it was Kristie Toliver that tried her best to carry her team to victory but was not able to.

Our team really rallied together and came up with some key stops as well as some big shots, and I was very happy.

From here we have to take on Ekateringburg, they have the number 1 seed and we have the number 5. Of course the odds are against us with that, but each time that we played them it was a pretty close game so it will be interesting to see how it plays out. We are back home now and I am in my bed resting, I intend on doing this the rest of the day to give my body the proper rest that it needs, and we are back at in the morning.

That's all for now, I will keep you posted on how things turn out.

Talk to you later!

Meek

A QUICK VISIT HOME TO WISH MY LADY TIGERS WELL

Hello everyone!

I had such a great time at home. I spent some quality time with some great people and I am missing them all already. While there I was able to attend my little cousins birthday party, spend time with my pastor, family, and friends. What more can you ask for?

I also got a chance to speak with the Lady Tigers as well as share selection Monday with them. It was great seeing these ladies and I am wishing them all the best in the tournament. I know they will give their all and do their best. I also want to say how proud of and happy I am for Coach Starkey and his team Texas A&M for their number 3 seeding. Coach Starkey is one of the best assistant coaches that this game has to offer and I couldn't have asked to have a better one when he coached me. Coach good luck to you and your team.

Well I am back in Russia and it's time to get back to work. I will be back on touch soon!

Meek