WNBA discussion thread?

[brieeallen]

first to beat up her gf too?

Wasn’t the first and want be the last yes she had off court issues . But her legacy and what she did on the court shouldn’t minimized they way it is . Especially knowing she suffers from mental health issues!

 

[Texas]

Anytime "the GOAT" in any sport and any gender of that sport it discussed....it will always end ugly
ESPN did an article on the 25 greatest WNBA basketball players of all time

Ranking the 25 greatest players in WNBA history

It's the 25th anniversary season of the WNBA, and from the original players who helped start the league to playoff-bound stars, we name the best 25.

www.espn.com

Diana Taurasi is considered #1,,,but Tamika would be my choice over her
I am just proud TN has two in the top ten
#2 Tamika Catchings
#9 Candace Parker

That’s the article you’re going to quote coach? Were the ESPN/UConn faithful never stop bragging on theirs and disparaging all others until they’ve gaslighted all of women’s ball? This article at least takes into account stats.

The real top 25 players in WNBA history -- according to the stats

Kevin Pelton's statistical model offers a much different order of the league's all-time best than our panel selected.

www.espn.com

And this is before CP delivered the Sky to the promised land. Top 2 Tennessee players are the best-and it’s not even close.

(Meanwhile A’ja Wilson says Hold my beer)

 

[DarkPhoenix]

That’s the article you’re going to quote coach? Were the ESPN/UConn faithful never stop bragging on theirs and disparaging all others until they’ve gaslighted all of women’s ball? This article at least takes into account stats.

The real top 25 players in WNBA history -- according to the stats

Kevin Pelton's statistical model offers a much different order of the league's all-time best than our panel selected.

www.espn.com

And this is before CP delivered the Sky to the promised land. Top 2 Tennessee players are the best-and it’s not even close.

(Meanwhile A’ja Wilson says Hold my beer)

Cynthia Cooper is the best ever, she didn’t even play in her prime and has all the accolades.

 

[knoxvol52]

That’s the article you’re going to quote coach? Were the ESPN/UConn faithful never stop bragging on theirs and disparaging all others until they’ve gaslighted all of women’s ball? This article at least takes into account stats.

The real top 25 players in WNBA history -- according to the stats

Kevin Pelton's statistical model offers a much different order of the league's all-time best than our panel selected.

www.espn.com

And this is before CP delivered the Sky to the promised land. Top 2 Tennessee players are the best-and it’s not even close.

(Meanwhile A’ja Wilson says Hold my beer)

Tina Thompson would eat A'ja Wilson's lunch......let's not even mention Sheryl Swoopes...

 

[sgacock]

The super teams didn't start in NBA til LeBron and Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh gathered in Miami...2010..

Magic, worthy, kareem

Bird, Parrish, McHale

 

[knoxvol52]

Magic, worthy, kareem

Bird, Parrish, McHale

Magic drafted. Worthy drafted....Kareem been there a couple of years...
Bird drafted, McHale drafted....Parrish via trade...

Difference...LeBron and Bosh and Wade talked about playing together...and did it...Super Teams are made in NBA now more than ever....started the day LeBron announced he was taking his talents to South Beach...

 

[turbovol]

Magic drafted. Worthy drafted....Kareem been there a couple of years...
Bird drafted, McHale drafted....Parrish via trade...

Difference...LeBron and Bosh and Wade talked about playing together...and did it...Super Teams are made in NBA now more than ever....started the day LeBron announced he was taking his talents to North Beach...

They try to form super teams nowadays--but mostly fail. Didn't work with New Jersey, didn't work with the 76ers, hasn't worked with the Clippers or Lakers, I don't believe. But therein lies the difference between Labron and, say, Harden or Irving.

 

[Darth_Vol]

Magic drafted. Worthy drafted....Kareem been there a couple of years...
Bird drafted, McHale drafted....Parrish via trade...

Difference...LeBron and Bosh and Wade talked about playing together...and did it...Super Teams are made in NBA now more than ever....started the day LeBron announced he was taking his talents to South Beach...

Wilson drafted, Plum drafted, Young drafted, Gray been there a couple of years. Ironically, no one talked about Las Vegas being a super team until Parker decided to ride their coattails to chase another ring -- then the Aces proved they didn't even need her...

 

[LVsinceJV]

Indiana with the #1 pick. If I'm Caitlin Clark, I'm keeping my @ss in school!

 

[VolFuture]

Indiana with the #1 pick. If I'm Caitlin Clark, I'm keeping my @ss in school!

Facts they’ll find a way to play a 40 year old pg over her. Henderson was robbed

 

[VolBall09]

Indiana with the #1 pick. If I'm Caitlin Clark, I'm keeping my @ss in school!

Lmao. Yes.

 

[AllVols3]

Wilson drafted, Plum drafted, Young drafted, Gray been there a couple of years. Ironically, no one talked about Las Vegas being a super team until Parker decided to ride their coattails to chase another ring -- then the Aces proved they didn't even need her...

The WNBA talked about them and NY being Super teams. What cave you been in.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Indiana with the #1 pick. If I'm Caitlin Clark, I'm keeping my @ss in school!

With decent NIL contracts and a bunch of corn feds?

 

[StorrsCentral]

Lmao. Yes.

Indiana has a very young team, headlined by Aliyah Boston. Grace Berger, Nalyssa Smith, Victoria Vivians, plus vets Kelsey Mitchell and Amanda Zahui B. I'm not sure who the PG is, but with all their fire power they may be better off with Bueckers. A few years ago, Seattle had a mediocre team until they got back-to-back #1 picks, Jewel and Stewie. They still had Bird, so PG wasn't a problem. Whether it is Bueckers or Clark, they will be much improved next year.

 

[LVsinceJV]

Indiana has a very young team, headlined by Aliyah Boston. Grace Berger, Nalyssa Smith, Victoria Vivians, plus vets Kelsey Mitchell and Amanda Zahui B. I'm not sure who the PG is, but with all their fire power they may be better off with Bueckers. A few years ago, Seattle had a mediocre team until they got back-to-back #1 picks, Jewel and Stewie. They still had Bird, so PG wasn't a problem. Whether it is Bueckers or Clark, they will be much improved next year.

Other than Boston, Smith, and Mitchell, and Berger, Indiana doesn't have much going for it. It's got the dregs of the league on its bench, and desperately needs a guard that can reliably score. I can't see a scenario where Indiana chooses Bueckers over Clark, really, but anything is possible!

 

[VolBalls33]

Boston, Smith, and Clark would be a fantastic trio. And if Indy needs fans in the stands Iowa isn't too far there. Boston and Smith both rebound well, and can have plenty of chances for rebounds when Clark misses.

 

[VolFuture]

Didn’t know Jaime was still throwing her name in the WNBA hat

 

[knoxvol52]

I understand NBA is trying to help promote WNBA .

Saying that who really thinks Ionescu has a chance beating the greatest 3 point shooter of all time.

Unless Steph tanks the competition.

 

[VolFuture]

I understand NBA is trying to help promote WNBA .

Saying that who really thinks Ionescu has a chance beating the greatest 3 point shooter of all time.

Unless Steph tanks the competition.

Well games and competitions are way different. It does however show that individual skill wise women do stack up. But the games are so different.

NO ONE thinks a woman could be physical enough to even touch an NBA floor.

 

[knoxvol52]

Well games and competitions are way different. It does however show that individual skill wise women do stack up. But the games are so different.

NO ONE thinks a woman could be physical enough to even touch an NBA floor.

Well at least Adam Silver is helping promote WNBA.

I've said it many times , the season is scheduled at wrong time of year.

 

[VolFuture]

Well at least Adam Silver is helping promote WNBA.

I've said it many times , the season is scheduled at wrong time of year.

Yeah it needs to be during basketball season..

Also personally I’m for hyper expansion.. bring over the good European players make the W like the NBA. Many of the NBA teams want a “sister” W team but the W won’t let them spend money on it..

Imo the W needs to be twice the size to actually feel like a league and not a conference

 

[lvocd]

I understand NBA is trying to help promote WNBA .

Saying that who really thinks Ionescu has a chance beating the greatest 3 point shooter of all time.

Unless Steph tanks the competition.

I read that Sabrina is going to shoot from the mens' distance, which means the gazillion practice and game shots she's taken over the years won't help her a bit. She'll have been practicing from that distance a very short time.

If Curry doesn't crush her record, he should be ashamed.

And before anyone says, "Yeah, but she's using a smaller ball! No fair!" ... I say, "And he's using larger hands and longer, stronger arms!"

The slight difference in ball size only exists to even out the differences in average hand size between women and men.

 

[glv98]

The Sparks were back for a second visit last night, as were the Mystics. Looks like the Sparks are thinking hard about Rickea w their #4 pick. Widely thought they'll take Brink w their #2 pick. Sparks are definitely a deep rebuild next year, which could put Rickea in a spot like Jordy was in last year. Team will be terrible, but she'll have plenty of opportunity to play. They would have lots of young up and comers like Brink, Rickea, Zia Cooke, and Rae. If Brink and/or Paige stay, as I think one or both are likely to do, it would bump RJ up a notch but I'd be surprised if it bumped her all the way to #2. Will be interesting to see.

Mystics may be either wishful thinking or eyeing a trade with their #6 pick. Especially if some top players stay, RJ will likely be gone by 6, esp w the interst the Sparks have shown. The Sparks also have the #8 pick, but it's hard to see her falling that far.

 

[knoxvol52]

I read that Sabrina is going to shoot from the mens' distance, which means the gazillion practice and game shots she's taken over the years won't help her a bit. She'll have been practicing from that distance a very short time.

If Curry doesn't crush her record, he should be ashamed.

And before anyone says, "Yeah, but she's using a smaller ball! No fair!" ... I say, "And he's using larger hands and longer, stronger arms!"

The slight difference in ball size only exists to even out the differences in average hand size between women and men.

Interesting I read Steph shoots from NBA line and Ionescu from the WNBA line is only rite imo.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

The Sparks were back for a second visit last night, as were the Mystics. Looks like the Sparks are thinking hard about Rickea w their #4 pick. Widely thought they'll take Brink w their #2 pick. Sparks are definitely a deep rebuild next year, which could put Rickea in a spot like Jordy was in last year. Team will be terrible, but she'll have plenty of opportunity to play. They would have lots of young up and comers like Brink, Rickea, Zia Cooke, and Rae. If Brink and/or Paige stay, as I think one or both are likely to do, it would bump RJ up a notch but I'd be surprised if it bumped her all the way to #2. Will be interesting to see.

Mystics may be either wishful thinking or eyeing a trade with their #6 pick. Especially if some top players stay, RJ will likely be gone by 6, esp w the interst the Sparks have shown. The Sparks also have the #8 pick, but it's hard to see her falling that far.

They will take Rickea over Brink because she’s better and if they have any sense, I think they will be good, with 3 top 10 picks that’s an easy fix, and might be able to get some free agents as well.