Dishin & Swishin 6/27/14 Podcast: Can Michael Cooper take Atlanta to that elusive WNBA title?

[DishNSwish]

Two podcasts this week! Yesterday's #Chillin4Charity and today we're Hangin' with Mr. Cooper!

Perhaps the best work Cooper is doing however, is at the point guard spot, where the Dream juggles incumbent Jasmine Thomas’ defense and stability, the outside shooting and spectacular passing of rookie Shoni Schimmel, and French import Céline Dumerc, known as one of the best all-around point guards in the world. All three average between 15 and 23 minutes per game, and combine for around 17 points and 10 assists per game. During the podcast Cooper discusses the differences between each, and who he feels will eventually be the Dream’s point guard.

There is also the matter of “Shoni-mania,” as the rookie has a following like a rock star following the team; when a rookie gets this much attention, it would be easy for the veterans to be irritated. Under Cooper’s guidance, the Dream seems as a whole to be enjoying the attention, and Schimmel herself has helped make it that way with her unassuming demeanor.

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[Striper69]

Hey, pretty awesome interview!

Coop is a great coach and it was interesting to hear his take on the whole situation in Atlanta.

I liked the part about how in their road games there's likely to be a cheering section for Shoni. That's the way it was at their games I attended in Washington and New York. Though NY somehow beat them.

 

[DishNSwish]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

And true to what he said, Cooper started Dumerc yesterday.

 

[Striper69]

It's only fair because she's the most accomplished even though it's her first year in the league.

"There is also the matter of “Shoni-mania,” as the rookie has a following like a rock star following the team; when a rookie gets this much attention, it would be easy for the veterans to be irritated. Under Cooper’s guidance, the Dream seems as a whole to be enjoying the attention, and Schimmel herself has helped make it that way with her unassuming demeanor."

Regarding this point- that attention really means more fans in the seats. I remember watching a lot of games last year when the seats seemed to be pretty empty. Delle Donne also has the same effect on games the Sky plays in Washington DC. There's a lot of Delaware blue in the stands at those games.