For years and years being sent to Dallas has been regared by knowledgeable fans and players alike as akin to being sent to a Russian gulag. Player decisions look like they are made with a Weje board. The "coach", 6 yeras a film guy, assistan 2 places, 4 years and apparently so clueless that big sis had to come in to prop him up. That's what Dallas ownership does. Got a team for cocktail chat, but that is it.
The difference is that the Valkyries had the opportunity to select unprotected players from all 12 WNBA franchises. That’s well over 60 players. The Wings could only trade for or sign players from among a handful of available options. The “big addition” during the offseason was WNBA All-Defensive and Most Improved Dijonai Carrington, who ultimately didn’t live up to expectations, was moved to a reserve role and ultimately traded for Diamond Miller and a future draft pick.
Maddy is option #2 after Paige. Last night she started off well enough, but then had an unusually bad night shooting the ball. She ended up 6/14 and 1/5 from 3. If Maddy had made a reasonable percentage of her wide open shots, Paige would have easily chalked up a double-double (points & assists).
Sorry Gang, this laptop's keyboard is dying of old age and sometimes I forget to proof! Got the new powerful monster sitting right here, but allergies have me so wiped I don't have the gumption to transfer, up load, yadda, yadda right now. Fine particulates from a whole bunch of small fires have me full of antihistamines. Over the counter meds spike my blood pressure.
That will be great! We can all listen to her lecture Paige about her “privilege”. She is a truly great player, though I’m continually perplexed that she never seems to be doubled or even tripled by opposing teams. If I were facing a team that “star centered” I would absolutely sell out to force the rest of the team to beat me!
What mass defections? All of the Ace's transactions were either signings or cuts. Plus they traded Plum and acquired Loyd and Smith through trades. The others that left were free agents.
From that perfect coif to a man bun?
He said we have an excellent core, which is demonstrably incorrect. He's saying we get a 1, 2, or 3 and we'll be fine. Demonstrably incorrect. This man has been the man of bad trades for years, so maybe we should settle for not changing things up and let him rest on his laurels? 9 wins right? Are you saying they can stink and float as long as they sell tickets?
Yes, the GM is typically the one responsible for the day-to-day management of the franchise including drafting players, making trades, negotiating player contracts, hiring and firing the head coach and coaching staff all under the direction of the CEO who has overall responsibility for the financial health and major decisions on the franchise's broader business issues. While certainly aware of what is going on, doubtful Bibb gets very involved in roster decisions. But in general successful franchises in any professional sport requires a close knit organization with frequent and candid communication between the CEO, GM and front office staff.
Paige is really the only person to keep, use the remaining money to attract good free agents to play with her. No one else is good enough to start in the league, so build a new team.
Here again, it’s not Bibb’s job to handle trades or anything to do with the roster. His job is to hire that guy (Miller) and then do his level best to promote the team to fans.
I would add Maddie as a player to keep. After that the Wings will likely keep 4 other players on rookie contracts and then add 1-2 draft picks and 4-5 veteran free agents.
The best and most have both positions on board and of a common mind. Are you saying Bibb is just blowing smoke and not reflecting the position of Miller? Do I expect either to give a list of what theyey are looking for, no. But do I expect them to say we'll get someone pretty good in the draft and run witth that, decidedly not. You don't grow a fan base by acting the fool.
Yes, Mattie came on late in the season and seems to have developed a good playing relationship with Paige (So would I if I was given dimes like Paige's). To me the Wings need to think carefully about what is needed and what exactly each one brings before adding any veteran free agent (and hopefully quite a bit more time devoted to the analysis than some of the previous poor decisions), particularly how the vets will fit in with their goals as well as mesh both on and off the floor with Paige who is undoubtedly their in-the-bank future franchise builder. Am I saying that this is now Paige's team? Yup. The Wings must definitely think the same.
I agree with this 100%. Based on the negative comments, I was expecting that he said "we think we have a really great team and will make no off season adjustments - with the expectation that a top 3 draft pick will make us a title contender".
