The Chicago Sky's Nikki McCray has announced her retirement. An important correction to the story: The AP has forgotten that McCray began her professional career in the US as a founding member of the American Basketball League, earning MVP honors in the league's inaugural season (1996-97). She joined the WNBA in 1998 and became a part of the then-expansion Washington Mystics. A 3-time WNBA All-Star, the Tennessee native had a storied career as a Lady Vol under Pat Summitt , and an impressive tenure with USA Basketball.