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brieeallen said:
Ladies and gentlemen Jordan Horston had a amazing game I’m so proud of her
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What impressed me the most about her game is that she didn't stop shooting. She was getting open and taking good shots, but several of them just kept coming ohhhh-so-close but not going through the net. But tonight, Jordy kept at it and hit some pretty key shots. I love that she is obviously progressing, mentally, as a pro because that was always going to be her bugaboo if she didn't face that monster down. She's already made strides -- tonight was proof. Now she just has to build on this momentum. She is making a case for becoming a starter IMO. Quinn may want to see her show that confidence against a few more opponents before giving her the nod, but like I said earlier, it's coming!
 
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lvocd said:
Unfortunately, in her time at UT she never matured enough to fully understand, appreciate, or capitalize on her gifts. If Glory had had Candace Parker's work ethic she could have been unstoppable.
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Not trying to argue but you don't think Holdsclaw wasn't the most gifted in 97 led a team that no one predicted to a second National title in a row,and the following year led the comeback against UNC in 98 for the 3rd straight National Championship and an undefeated season.if she wasn't most gifted she was most talented even though she was a head case
 
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knoxvol52 said:
Not trying to argue but you don't think Holdsclaw wasn't the most gifted in 97 led a team that no one predicted to a second National title in a row,and the following year led the comeback against UNC in 98 for the 3rd straight National Championship and an undefeated season.if she wasn't most gifted she was most talented even though she was a head case
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Holdsclaw was definitely more talented, and they are not even comparable.

But Glory had physical gifts -- height, speed and quickness, leaping ability, Herculean strength -- that were even greater, though raw, than what Holdsclaw had.

Holdsclaw was a more natural, and astronomically better, basketball player, but Glory was a physical specimen. She just never understood what she had.
 
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lvocd said:
What impressed me the most about her game is that she didn't stop shooting. She was getting open and taking good shots, but several of them just kept coming ohhhh-so-close but not going through the net. But tonight, Jordy kept at it and hit some pretty key shots. I love that she is obviously progressing, mentally, as a pro because that was always going to be her bugaboo if she didn't face that monster down. She's already made strides -- tonight was proof. Now she just has to build on this momentum. She is making a case for becoming a starter IMO. Quinn may want to see her show that confidence against a few more opponents before giving her the nod, but like I said earlier, it's coming!
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Yes I’m glad this game she let her figure it out but most importantly instilled confidence in her. And jewel is a great mentor for her. Once that shoulder strap come off her arc and touch on her shot will be better. When she’s not overthinking she is a sight too see I can’t until she plays her natural position.
 
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knoxvol52 said:
Not trying to argue but you don't think Holdsclaw wasn't the most gifted in 97 led a team that no one predicted to a second National title in a row,and the following year led the comeback against UNC in 98 for the 3rd straight National Championship and an undefeated season.if she wasn't most gifted she was most talented even though she was a head case
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lvocd said:
Holdsclaw was definitely more talented, and they are not even comparable.

But Glory had physical gifts -- height, speed and quickness, leaping ability, Herculean strength -- that were even greater, though raw, than what Holdsclaw had.

Holdsclaw was a more natural, and astronomically better, basketball player, but Glory was a physical specimen. She just never understood what she had.
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Chamique wasn't a head case while she was here. Had her moments w Pat, espec early on, but I never remember "head case" issues hurting her game. She had some problems much later but looks and sounds great as of last yr at the South Carolina game.

I agree Glory was way more physically gifted. Chamique was kind of gangly and skinny and very lopey w the running style of a Jordan Horston. She could jump and she could hang but her superpower was being a savant of a scorer. She found a way to score no matter the coverage, the quentisential nose for the basket. Glory, OTOH was in that long run of players we drafted who are more athlete than skilled player.
 
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glv98 said:
Chamique wasn't a head case while she was here. Had her moments w Pat, espec early on, but I never remember "head case" issues hurting her game. She had some problems much later but looks and sounds great as of last yr at the South Carolina game.

I agree Glory was way more physically gifted. Chamique was kind of gangly and skinny and very lopey w the running style of a Jordan Horston. She could jump and she could hang but her superpower was being a savant of a scorer. She found a way to score no matter the coverage, the quentisential nose for the basket. Glory, OTOH was in that long run of players we drafted who are more athlete than skilled player.
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Talking about with Pat and her decisions on court not even talking about off court issues that is none of my business. Can't even make a comment I swear agree to disagree
 
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knoxvol52 said:
Talking about with Pat and her decisions on court not even talking about off court issues that is none of my business. Can't even make a comment I swear agree to disagree
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?? Of course you can comment its a comment board. Someone say you couldn't? And I can answer. It's a long time ago, I could certainly be wrong , but I don't remember any oncourt "head" stuff with CH. The stories w Pat were typical freshman stuff where she told Mickey that Pat was crazy and she was going home. Her Grandmother told her different. All laughed about it later in her career. So of course, we can agree to disagree.
 
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knoxvol52 said:
Only in New York they postpone a game to AIR QUALITY smdh
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It may sound silly, but it's actually a really bad situation up there right now. The air quality, due to wildfires to the north, ranks right now as the "worst in the world." Citizens are being urged to stay indoors, and if they must go out, to wear protective masks. The emergency situation is expected to last days. Yikes!
 
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lvocd said:
It may sound silly, but it's actually a really bad situation up there right now. The air quality, due to wildfires to the north, ranks right now as the "worst in the world." Citizens are being urged to stay indoors, and if they must go out, to wear protective masks. The emergency situation is expected to last days. Yikes!
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I'm in Connecticut and you could smell the smoke inside our house even with windows and doors closed and multiple air filters running on high. Flights were grounded at LaGuardia today, too, so I'm not even sure if the Liberty will be able to travel to their game at Atlanta later this week.
 
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EverythingOrange said:
Who gives a $#!+! —- In a 100,000 seat stadium with tix $70 = 7 MILLION dollars for ONE game! - Not to mention concessions & souvenirs! We could buy a new goal-post Every month/ week!

Just keep winning!!!!!!
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lvocd said:
Las Vegas got smacked by Connecticut tonight. Dewanna Bonner put up 41 on the Aces. Wow!
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Against Parker and Wilson I assume. Very impressive. Looking at Parker stats so far this season wonder if this will be her last season. Mostly if not all games have been single digits for her. Pulling for her to make the top 5 in the all time scoring in the W, joining Catchings.
 
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Sorry Candace, but I'm finding it hard to root for either of these so-called super teams this season. Tonight I actually cheered for a Connecticut women's basketball program--an absolute first for me!

DeWanna Bonner showed exactly what a veteran can do for a team, reaching her career high tonight (after only scoring 5 against Vegas the other day). "Not bad for a 35 year old!"
 
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I don't have a problem with the super teams, and adding Candace has, so far, not been that much of a boon to the Aces lineup, anyway. She's not playing terribly, but just somewhat below average for her. I'm a little worried that our beloved Candace Parker may be suffering -- maybe for the first time ever -- a little bit of a confidence slump. She's still learning to play with the others, and under a new staff, but she just seems a little off. Hope she's able to get on track soon and has a fun season.
 
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I've tried to watch and follow some WNBA, but its very frustrating to have so few available on TV I actually have. I like the Mystics, always liked Austin, and I like how the Suns play as well. Really hard to get too involved w the softball and baseball teams, the NBA finals, and my beloved Braves needing my attention.

From what I've seen, Candace just seems disinterested. Looks like her role w the Aces was never meant to be major, and maybe she's having trouble adjusting to that. She seems very ready for retirement and full time broadcasting. Love Jackie Young! Humble, hard working, and deadly.

On the other end of the spectrum, I'm so happy for Jordan H. I had hoped a change of venue would be a good reset for her, and it appears to be just that. So fortunate that she landed w a rebuilding team and a patient coach. Looking forward to her ongoing development.
 
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lvocd said:
I don't have a problem with the super teams, and adding Candace has, so far, not been that much of a boon to the Aces lineup, anyway. She's not playing terribly, but just somewhat below average for her. I'm a little worried that our beloved Candace Parker may be suffering -- maybe for the first time ever -- a little bit of a confidence slump. She's still learning to play with the others, and under a new staff, but she just seems a little off. Hope she's able to get on track soon and has a fun season.
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Candace is definitely being misused in Vegas, Becky just isn't playing her to her strengths.
 
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Didn't know who Griner was lol looks totally different new hairstyle and put on a few lbs
 
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knoxvol52 said:
Didn't know who Griner was lol looks totally different new hairstyle and put on a few lbs
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Griner's hairstyle went short when she was sent to the Gulag. 😢 Her hair was freezing so she cut it all off. It has grown a little since then. I like the look.
 
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