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[QUOTE="JoePgh, post: 4293559, member: 1131"]
When Baylor played UConn in Connecticut two or three years ago, Lauren Cox dominated Liv.  As I recall, neither player could score on the other in the paint (Liv didn't even come close), but Cox made a few outside shots and clearly was the better player in that game.

[B]However, [/B]Cox has not been good at all in the WNBA.  Indiana (one of the bottom-dwelling teams) gave up on her and traded her to LA last year, despite drafting her very high.  I'm not quite sure why she hasn't been successful, but I would guess that it has something to do with a lack of speed and stamina.  Liv should have an advantage over her in those dimensions.

Chiney is a forward in the W, not a center, so she is not competing with Liv for minutes or for a roster spot.

Amanda Zahui B is probably better than Liv at this point, but she is also more expensive and has probably reached her ceiling.  As is often the case with the salary cap, the Sparks may prefer to take a younger player at a lower salary and with greater growth potential (or they may not).  Also, Zahui B is a better scorer than Liv (without doubt) and a stronger rebounder, but Liv may have an advantage is speed, stamina, defense, and passing skill.
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