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Chicago really could have used this version of Dana Evans last year (and certainly this year).
Welcome back girl.Caitlin Clark.
Any more questions?
Props to coach Stephanie White as well, who took all of the questions in the presser after the game about officiating, which protected Clark and others from having to do it. I am sure the WNBA will fine White for calling out their D-level officials, but by taking all questions, White theoretically protected the players from fines as well, although you never know when it comes to a non-serious league like the WNBA.Things I really like about the Fever this year compared to last:
-the defense is much improved
-the offense seems to be much more than “stand around and watch CC”
-CC is definitely stronger and able to absorb the punishment more
And what I really like is that Clark’s teammates finally have her back. No more just standing around watching her get ambushed by the rest of the league game after game. She finally has teammates who are willing to throw down for her. Reminds me a bit of how the Bulls went out and got Oakley to be Jordan’s enforcer. Things started to change when players realized there was going to be a cost to going after the superstar.
Definitely team attitude upgrade. When Clark got the eye poke Lexie's immediate reaction to come to aid was nice.Props to coach Stephanie White as well, who took all of the questions in the presser after the game about officiating, which protected Clark and others from having to do it. I am sure the WNBA will fine White for calling out their D-level officials, but by taking all questions, White theoretically protected the players from fines as well, although you never know when it comes to a non-serious league like the WNBA.Things I really like about the Fever this year compared to last:
-the defense is much improved
-the offense seems to be much more than “stand around and watch CC”
-CC is definitely stronger and able to absorb the punishment more
And what I really like is that Clark’s teammates finally have her back. No more just standing around watching her get ambushed by the rest of the league game after game. She finally has teammates who are willing to throw down for her. Reminds me a bit of how the Bulls went out and got Oakley to be Jordan’s enforcer. Things started to change when players realized there was going to be a cost to going after the superstar.
Things I really like about the Fever this year compared to last:
-the defense is much improved
-the offense seems to be much more than “stand around and watch CC”
-CC is definitely stronger and able to absorb the punishment more
And what I really like is that Clark’s teammates finally have her back. No more just standing around watching her get ambushed by the rest of the league game after game. She finally has teammates who are willing to throw down for her. Reminds me a bit of how the Bulls went out and got Oakley to be Jordan’s enforcer. Things started to change when players realized there was going to be a cost to going after the superstar.
Welcome back Pollar.Things I really like about the Fever this year compared to last:
-the defense is much improved
-the offense seems to be much more than “stand around and watch CC”
-CC is definitely stronger and able to absorb the punishment more
And what I really like is that Clark’s teammates finally have her back. No more just standing around watching her get ambushed by the rest of the league game after game. She finally has teammates who are willing to throw down for her. Reminds me a bit of how the Bulls went out and got Oakley to be Jordan’s enforcer. Things started to change when players realized there was going to be a cost to going after the superstar.
The defense definitely looks better. The CC-Kelsey-Lexie-Sophie-AB lineup is something else offensively and defensively. They can switch on most everything with Lexie and Sophie on the court at the same time. That's not even to mention Howard and DW who can be a big help defensively in spots.
With an offense that's essentially impossible to stop, it's quite dangerous.
A Big 3 seems to be clearly forming with NY, MIN, and Indy.
Though, I could see ATL or PHX threatening. PHX finally has their 3 stars healthy and in the process has found insane depth. ATL might really be for real. But maybe not there yet. I thought they had the Liberty and a trip to Commissioner's Cup Final, but they way the Liberty just locked them up at the end, ATL may just not be there yet. But we'll see. My Storm look like it at times, but they probably aren't real contenders.
Probably stupid to write off the Aces, but I am. They are a dumpster fire, and I think A'ja walks next year. They still don't even have a damn GM in the middle of A'ja's prime.
Fever-Valkyries tonight should be a lot of fun.
Valkyries probably don't have a shot, especially with 4 players in EuroBasket, but that team just plays their *** off. They've already won a couple games they seemingly had no business winning. They've become must watch, IMO. I've put Kayla Thornton and Veronica Burton on a lot of all-star ballots.
Valkyries have just laid down the expansion team gauntlet. I don't know what Toronto and Portland have in store, but the bar is high. GSV nailed the coach, somehow built a strong culture from the jump.
They are getting 18,000 fans every game with players that most of the general public has never heard of, and nobody really expected to be any good. The vibe in Balhalla seems awesome.
I'm not sure she's healthy. Quad strains can linger.Some fun games today. Caitlin is not having a good game. Some really bad TOs and poor decisions.
Well, they should have kept her out if she isn’t healthy.I'm not sure she's healthy. Quad strains can linger.Some fun games today. Caitlin is not having a good game. Some really bad TOs and poor decisions.
Playing as fast as she wants to, and the deep shots, any leg issue is a big problem.
I was wondering the same thing. She did okay when she had A'ja Wilson on her--Wilson has size but not tremendous speed. But, Caitlin struggled with smaller but quicker players getting up on her.Playing as fast as she wants to, and the deep shots, any leg issue is a big problem.
Just a completely unsubstantiated guess because I don't know how to make sense of it. Just not used to seeing CC struggle.Well, they should have kept her out if she isn’t healthy.I'm not sure she's healthy. Quad strains can linger.Some fun games today. Caitlin is not having a good game. Some really bad TOs and poor decisions.
Playing as fast as she wants to, and the deep shots, any leg issue is a big problem.
To me it just looks like bad decision making
As a passer, she loves that play where she comes off a screen and someone cuts hard to the basket and she hits them in stride for a layup. That play takes timing and touch, and Caitlin didn't have it today.To me it just looks like bad decision making
Yeah, both of them can play. Crazy to pass them up.Sky, Sparks, and Aces all had no interest in the #3 pick (among others, those are just the teams that actively or effectively traded it away). A lot of stupid teams punted on the draft because they might have to settle for CItron (or Kiki).
All Citron can do is shoot, pass, defend, drive and finish at a high level with good size for the position.
Somehow that got interpreted as "limited upside".
Similar deal with Kiki.
Thank you. Had 16 stuck in my head for some reason.with the three expansion teams announced today, that will bring the league to 18 teams.
Toronto and Portland begin play in 26.
She's looked really good the last few games.Wings looking good with Paige taking a night off. Signing Jones off the street is looking like a great move.
Looks like they made some adjustments at the AS break. Teams were starting to blitz Paige on ball screens and DHO's pretty consistently and they weren't giving her any outlets.She's looked really good the last few games.Wings looking good with Paige taking a night off. Signing Jones off the street is looking like a great move.
A pretty cool low key storyline of the season. That young woman is saving her career right before our eyes.
I'm also just in on Koclanes in general. It was looking like a train wreck and a terrible hire early. But he's doing some great things with this team now
That's awesome man.Looks like they made some adjustments at the AS break. Teams were starting to blitz Paige on ball screens and DHO's pretty consistently and they weren't giving her any outlets.She's looked really good the last few games.Wings looking good with Paige taking a night off. Signing Jones off the street is looking like a great move.
A pretty cool low key storyline of the season. That young woman is saving her career right before our eyes.
I'm also just in on Koclanes in general. It was looking like a train wreck and a terrible hire early. But he's doing some great things with this team now
I'm a bit biased when it comes to Haley. Coached with both of her parents. She's a great kid. Tara didn't do her any favors in terms of addressing weaknesses in her game at Stanford.
I don't think she did a good job getting Haley ready for the next level. She was basically the same player when she left as she was when she got there. They get along great.That's awesome man.Looks like they made some adjustments at the AS break. Teams were starting to blitz Paige on ball screens and DHO's pretty consistently and they weren't giving her any outlets.She's looked really good the last few games.Wings looking good with Paige taking a night off. Signing Jones off the street is looking like a great move.
A pretty cool low key storyline of the season. That young woman is saving her career right before our eyes.
I'm also just in on Koclanes in general. It was looking like a train wreck and a terrible hire early. But he's doing some great things with this team now
I'm a bit biased when it comes to Haley. Coached with both of her parents. She's a great kid. Tara didn't do her any favors in terms of addressing weaknesses in her game at Stanford.
She seems like a great kid and I'm rooting for her. Cut by two teams this year because of the league is brutal, but she's totally making the most of her chance in Dallas. Big guard that can do a bit of everything on both sides of the ball has definitely taken some pressure off Paige.
I'm still a pretty new fan. What was it like with her and Tara?
Another really solid game in a tough loss to a very good Dream team.I don't think she did a good job getting Haley ready for the next level. She was basically the same player when she left as she was when she got there. They get along great.That's awesome man.Looks like they made some adjustments at the AS break. Teams were starting to blitz Paige on ball screens and DHO's pretty consistently and they weren't giving her any outlets.She's looked really good the last few games.Wings looking good with Paige taking a night off. Signing Jones off the street is looking like a great move.
A pretty cool low key storyline of the season. That young woman is saving her career right before our eyes.
I'm also just in on Koclanes in general. It was looking like a train wreck and a terrible hire early. But he's doing some great things with this team now
I'm a bit biased when it comes to Haley. Coached with both of her parents. She's a great kid. Tara didn't do her any favors in terms of addressing weaknesses in her game at Stanford.
She seems like a great kid and I'm rooting for her. Cut by two teams this year because of the league is brutal, but she's totally making the most of her chance in Dallas. Big guard that can do a bit of everything on both sides of the ball has definitely taken some pressure off Paige.
I'm still a pretty new fan. What was it like with her and Tara?
I have to watch the replay tomorrow, been busy. Was hoping Haley could get some revenge.Another really solid game in a tough loss to a very good Dream team.I don't think she did a good job getting Haley ready for the next level. She was basically the same player when she left as she was when she got there. They get along great.That's awesome man.Looks like they made some adjustments at the AS break. Teams were starting to blitz Paige on ball screens and DHO's pretty consistently and they weren't giving her any outlets.She's looked really good the last few games.Wings looking good with Paige taking a night off. Signing Jones off the street is looking like a great move.
A pretty cool low key storyline of the season. That young woman is saving her career right before our eyes.
I'm also just in on Koclanes in general. It was looking like a train wreck and a terrible hire early. But he's doing some great things with this team now
I'm a bit biased when it comes to Haley. Coached with both of her parents. She's a great kid. Tara didn't do her any favors in terms of addressing weaknesses in her game at Stanford.
She seems like a great kid and I'm rooting for her. Cut by two teams this year because of the league is brutal, but she's totally making the most of her chance in Dallas. Big guard that can do a bit of everything on both sides of the ball has definitely taken some pressure off Paige.
I'm still a pretty new fan. What was it like with her and Tara?
And that 30-footer? Holy ****.
Koclanes has been loving the 4-guard lineup, and it seems to be working well. Paige and Haley in a 4-guard lineup is interesting, as big guards that defend well. Covers Arike and Quinerly in terms of size.
Maddy is coming back tomorrow night, so we'll see how the starting lineup and rotations go, but I think Haley has anchored herself into some solid minutes.
Though Dallas has a lot of tough lineup decisions.