2024 WNBA Discussion Thread

[Volfaninfl2]

Really interested to see how they do vs real competition

That first quarter was really fast! Brink moving faster than I remember her ever moving before.

 

[Rixxx]

She has such flashes but no complete game. The fact she starts..

I think IND recognizes her high basketball IQ

 

[VolFuture]

I think IND recognizes her high basketball IQ

Well that high IQ needs to turn into high motor!

 

[VolFuture]

Oooo RJ hitting the 3s!

 

[Volfaninfl2]

YES! Rickea just hit a 3!

edit: 2 3s.

 

[Chipperbones]

two consecutive threes for RJ! Also a steal and score!

 

[Volfaninfl2]

Oooo RJ hitting the 3s!

Was worried RJ was only going to get to do screens. Sparks hanging in, GO Rickea!

 

[VolFuture]

Was worried RJ was only going to get to do screens. Sparks hanging in, GO Rickea!

Was worried about her 3 bc they were realllly bad against Atlanta. Not today!

 

[Volfaninfl2]

Rickea scored 8 points in 5 minutes, but Brink (0 points) back in again for defense. Hope we see more Rickea.

 

[knoxvol52]

Oh no CBH gave her team the look and now slowly pulling away.

 

[VolFuture]

Rickea scored 8 points in 5 minutes, but Brink (0 points) back in again for defense. Hope we see more Rickea.

And some were acting like I was crazy for saying she needs less time more go. This is RJ at her best rn. Go full out for short burst then sit bc her D isn’t there

 

[VolFuture]

The Aces aren’t the same without Gray but still so scary

 

[volnationnj]

Don't understand the Sparks substitution strategy. Rickea had 8 points in five the first quarter minutes, and that's without missing a shot. She didn't even get 1 minute in the second quarter.
A quarter that the Sparks only had 15 points in. They could have used points from RJ.

 

[Volfaninfl2]

And some were acting like I was crazy for saying she needs less time more go. This is RJ at her best rn. Go full out for short burst then sit bc her D isn’t there

That’s what the Coach did.

 

[VolFuture]

That’s what the Coach did.

Yes! Maybe sneak her in a few mins on the first. But when she goes in let her cook on O then pull her

 

[lvocd]

Hmmm. I never heard the halftime panel mention Rickea at all, despite her solid minutes.

And I agree with volnationnj about the Sparks' substitution strategy, 'cause RJ was feeling it and then was suddenly sitting. I was excited to see if she could keep it going but ... *crickets*

 

[VolFuture]

Hmmm. I never heard the halftime panel mention Rickea at all, despite her solid minutes.

And I agree with volnationnj about the Sparks' substitution strategy, 'cause RJ was feeling it and then was suddenly sitting. I was excited to see if she could keep it going but ... *crickets*

It’s her D. She just gives up layups

 

[VolFuture]

Kate Martin has been VERY impressive today! Shocked she’s playing over KB but this just shows why Hammon is the Best coach in the league. She knows how to build a roster and play her supporting cast

 

[AllVols3]

It’s her D. She just gives up layups

If you outscore the player your guarding your good, right?

 

[VolFuture]

Wow that’s not a foul on Brink

 

[VolFuture]

If you outscore the pkayer you’re guarding your food, right?

Depends on the coach

 

[VolFuture]

Wow that’s not a foul on Brink

But that brings in RJ

 

[AllVols3]

Depends on the coach

In general, that's the rule. Call it the DK rule.

 

[Volfaninfl2]

It’s her D. She just gives up layups

They’re keeping RJ on the perimeter now, and not having her throw the inbounds pass so she can get down the floor quicker. Gotta use her, finding ways.

 

[Volfaninfl2]

Another beautiful shot by Rickea, just let her shoot.