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Message: [QUOTE="NOI33, post: 2177245, member: 5730"] Ok...what exactly is your point with this story? What does this have to do with Shoni Schimmel and her struggles? Did I miss an article discussing alcohol/drug abuse that has plagued her or her family? Your post just sounds silly and ridiculous. Anyways, not unlike a multitude of young Americans, Shoni is obviously finding it difficult keeping her weight down and fitness level high. She has had a big frame for as long as I have been following her tremendous basketball trajectory. I recall Coach Walz benching her at the start of her Junior year due to fitness issues. She got the message and got in the best shape of her life to finish off her College career. She entered the WNBA in great shape, and this was evident in her ability to lead the high-paced Atl Dream team. She was more than capable of keeping up with other players. Something went awry after her Freshman campaign and things never improved. Her grandma was very sick the fall after her Freshman year and she didn't play overseas. She has a very tight knit family and it has been reported that she said she prefers to spend time with them and give speeches around the country rather than earn extra money overseas. This might have been a big mistake for her basketball career, but who are we to judge and assume? [/QUOTE]