Likely because, IMO, Arike calls the shots, both literally and figuratively... as long as that's the case, the Wings won't seriously contend (last year's semis 'run' was not serious contention).
It could be a host of reasons. I know on the NBA side of things, players have contracts that state they are required X amount of minutes of playing time. Reggie Theus (Chicago Bulls before Jordan) had that verbiage in his contract. We find out later that Jordan had "Play anytime anywhere" in his contract. Certain players, usually your "superstars", have those "agreements" with management. I get what you are saying because I feel that way watching Minnesota play, but behind those closed doors, we don't know what is going on.
Plus- minus stats are not always indicative of a players level of play while on the court. There are many other factors at play, such as the contrabutions of the players on the court with you both offensively and defensively. Shooting is also streaky and the opposition often will shoot really well or badly for a period of time often with little impact by the defense played against them.
I would totally agree with you about Youngs defensive play this season. I initially thought it was because she was focused too much on offense due to them playing without and having to compensate for Grays absense. But it has continued into the present. She does slow and sluggish and far too often makes positioning misakes.
I'm well aware, but I thought it was interesting none of the other starters had a +/- nearly that high in this game.
I agree 100% SDS has been playing well lately and each player, especially Gabby and Jordan, are getting stronger and locking in on the defensive end of the floor, Seattle might be a problem in the playoffs.
Interesting strategy but it makes sense. The techs due to her reactions over calls are what got her into this situation. Remove those from the equation, it wouldn't be a concern for her.
Do you mean she doesnt act her age
No. There were two or three techs that were called for her being overly demonstrative(e.g., slamming the ball, hitting the padding around the nets). She acknowledged this after one game herself this season. That impacts the total she has and why she's close to suspension. It may not be the right way to phrase it but it's more about picking your spots.
Not much out there. I saw this from Fridays Twitter/XThanks for providing this information.
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This seems pretty easy to me. Other than Napheesa Collier (and sorta McBuckets), who else does Minny have that even approximates the talent of Stewie, Jonquel, Sabrina, and Sloot? Of course a super-team is going to be "one of the best of the last decade," even if your coach is just "meh."Thoughtful analysis/prediction for COY
Voters have a tough call with Coach of the Year award
Cheryl Reeve has exceeded expectations while Sandy Brondello's team has been one of the best of the last decade
Nobody talks about the Liberty and their potential place in WNBA history, which does not bode well for Sandy Brondello. Keep in mind that they have two healthy MVPs on their roster. They're expected to win an overwhelming majority of their games as a result.Thoughtful analysis/prediction for COY
Voters have a tough call with Coach of the Year award
Cheryl Reeve has exceeded expectations while Sandy Brondello's team has been one of the best of the last decade
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You seem to be ignoring Smith's improvement last year w/ the Sky. This year seems to be more of the same. Scoring slightly up, rebounding slightly down, overall FG% slightly down but 3 point % way up. The real question is why Phoenix (well this does tie back to Brondello) and Indiana got so little out of her.