She's averaged 1.9 turnovers a game this season. In today's game she had 3 while Collier had 7 and Williams had 5. Not sure where the impression Smith is turnover prone is coming from.
You are pointing out one game. I have been Watching the Lynx all season and Smith and Williams make TOs at some very critical times. I still think Griner would be a big help to the Lynx and at least back up Smith.
No. I provided her season stats per the WNBA app, along with what happened today. Using one game as an example would have been pointless.
Spot on. I had that same feeling that the Liberty were about to fold in the 4th qtr, when they picked up their game and closed out the win. Looking forward to the games in MN. They should be intense.
Please name me a player that has not made a turnover or two at some very critical moment in a game? One of the games greatest coaches (John Wooden) said it best decades ago "A basketball team that won’t risk mistakes will not outscore opponents. The same is true for any organization. Fouls, errors and mistakes are part of the competitive process in sports, business and elsewhere. Don’t live in fear of making a mistake." Courtney and Alanna are just like any player out on the court. They are trying to make plays. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. As for Griner. She would be a great addition to any team. How much of a help she would be here in Minnesota? Who knows.
The media does downplay certain players defensive abilities and hype up their offensive abilities. Much like Sabrina, Stewie is in that category. There are a few more players that fall into that category. The player that we will not name is a decent defender but right now folks will talk about her scoring and passing. I think Jordan Horston gets a little attention for her defense. Not much but she should. She is going to be one heck of a player. You can see her confidence growing each game. I can't see her turn it up a notch next year for Seattle. But yeah, the media does downplay the defensive ability of Stewie (The GOAT) a lot. Good looking out for mentioning Lauren Jackson as well! LJ was straight savage on both ends of the floor.
Your points are generally true, but during last night's game, both Ryan Ruocco and Rebecca Lobo frequently focused on the defensive plays made by Stewie as key factors why the Liberty was still leading.
The thing that they often overlook about Stewie, unlike other bigs she can go out to the 3 point line or halfcourt and defend.
I was not speaking about other players, just Williams and Smith. What bothers me most is when they make the turnovers. All turnovers don't always happen when a player is trying a play. A simple pass or standing holding the ball or dribbling off your foot when you should be passing the ball are not situations where a player is trying to make a play. That is my opinion.
Oooof, (cheering for Minn) well we got that answer in the last 5 seconds tonight.
I’ve been thinking the same thing, although not specifically offense. With Smith hurting tonight, Dorka could have given them 10 or so good minutes. She’s taller and longer than Hines Allen, so a different look against Jonquel.
The media downplays everything about Stewie.