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Dallas Wings guard reflects on rookie season
Dallas Wings guard Aziaha James brings the ball up court against the Connecticut Sun. Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Wings rookie guard Aziaha James is excited about what she was able to accomplish in her first season in the WNBA. James, the No. 12 overall pick in this year's WNBA Draft, averaged 7.5 points for the Wings in the season while playing in 38 of the team's 44 games. James spoke following the team's final game of the season about the past few months and expressed appreciation for the journey. "So many stories to tell about this season,” James said via Dallas Hoops Journal reporter Grant Afseth. “... “Man, there’s so many memories. One I’ll say was when me, her, and JJ [Quinerly] went off — rookie night in Phoenix. That was just fun, to play with her, flow with her, get buckets together. It’s a sister bond. "I’m just grateful to be around this community. Everyone helps everyone, we’re just a big family here. I just can’t wait to do it again." James grew a lot in her rookie season and she's thankful for head coach Chris Koclanes and general manager Curt Miller for their guidance. “He helped me a lot,” James

This article first appeared on Dallas Wings on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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