In reply to ClayK
ClayK said:
Might be a little early on that one ...
Even if she replicates her offensive numbers in the WNBA -- which is certainly unlikely this year but possible down the road -- she's a dismal defender. I fully expect her to be very good, an all-star and an Olympian.
But better than Diana Taurasi, say? Asking a lot.
I watched some Phoenix games last season. Taurasi has become a menace and liability during the game. She yells and swears re:fouls, gets technicals, makes some three pointers, is inconsistent, so maybe at this point she is a better defender. I am sure she had few high scoring games, but all in all, she wasn't fun to watch anymore. I am hoping Phoenix is a better team this season with a new coach. Hopefully, Taurasi will be more of a plus then a liability.
She just isn't positive about women in sports, and keeps looking at the struggles and negatives. The old UCONN players were made millionaires, as they have said, playing for a billionaire from eastern Europe. They kind of brush off the fact that he was "into something", and murdered.....He provided them a lavish lifestyle while playing for the top team in Russia.
So, I feel, some of the older players need to get on the bandwagon of helping these new stars of the WNBA forge ahead with more opportunities to increase the interest in WNBA games, and women's basketball. It's my personal opinion, Diana should retire, while she still can, with a sense of grace and dignity, If is possible for her.
I got a call from my nephew's wife at the beginning of the National Champioship game which she wasn't enjoying because of the Taurasi/Bird dialogue on ESPN. She grew up in Conn, and has been a fan forever. They live north of Burlington, Vermont, so I told her to find the local ABC chanel.
Loved the WNBA draft last night!!!!!
GGV
