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Message: [QUOTE="psconn, post: 2168290, member: 293"] The Sun were VERY careful in bringing Chiney along slowly during the beginning of the season (you will see the same treatment for Banham and Tuck this year). She averaged less than 20 min/game in the first half and close to 30 in the 2nd half. She actually played in more games last year than her rookie year but had a lot fewer total minutes. Her per 40 minute stats were pretty good. Top 10 in FG%, PTS, REB(T), REB (O) and BLKS. I have no doubt that they will do the same when she returns next year (assuming no overseas play). She is the most valuable asset the Sun have and they are being cautious about ensuring her long-term health. They aren't about to write off the future of this talented 25 year old. Although her injury took place overseas, it is obvious to anyone watching that Chiney takes a unbelievable pounding in the post in the W. The Sun are trying to address is a lack of interior bulk and muscle since Bone was traded. Jonquel Jones and Ogwumike are not built for the interior banging that takes place in the W. Acquiring Lynetta Kizer and then Reshanda Gray in trade for the generally invisible Aneika Henry-Morello was the first response to this issue along with drafting Bionna Jones. If these players work out well, it takes some of the physical pounding off Chiney and allows her to use her quickness more effectively and hopefully keeps her off injury lists for a while. [/QUOTE]