Checking In With...Shannon Bobbitt

Sparks rookie point guard Shannon Bobbitt had an incredible rookie year. Coming in as the shortest player on the team, Bobbitt played big and earned her way into the starting line-up. She finished the 2008 season ahead of all rookies in assists at 3.5/game. Bobbitt is currently playing in her first season overseas with Botas in Turkey. She is over there breaking ankles averaging 16 points, 4 assists and 3 steals.

LASparks.com: So we hear you just had a birthday, Happy Birthday from all of us. How old are you now?
SB: I turned 23 on December 6th, I’m getting up there!

LASparks.com: What are your thoughts on 2008?
SB: The season was a great experience for me but I was sad that we didn’t go all the way not just for us but for our fans.

LASparks.com: How has your first experience overseas been?
SB: I try to look at everything as a learning experience. I’m over here trying to get better so that when I come back, I can bring more to the table to help the team.

LASparks.com: We checked out your stats, you’re shooting 67% from the floor from inside and outside the “3.”
SB: My shots are falling, I’m being put in a place to score and also set up my teammates up. When I get an assist, that opens things up for me.

LASparks.com: What was your most memorable moment from this season and why?
SB: Mine was definitely having the opportunity to play for the Sparks and to make it to the semi-finals. It wasn’t in my plans to be knocked out but I enjoyed every minute I was in a Sparks jersey.