Liberty @ Sky - 5/20/18

[HoopsFan21]

Oh man. Nurse just put Gabby in the spin cycle

I thought they were best friends????

 

[Lynx23]

I have MSG+ so I get all the Liberty games on TV. The Chicago Sky announcer was a hoot. He was clearly exasperated by Kia's play in the first half as her "nastiness" was on full display, plus she was hitting shots. That move against Gabby was unlike anything we ever saw from her at UCONN so I guess she really can create her own shot. Dolson looked bewildered when Kia "hooked" her and got the foul call in her favor. In any event, at one point the announcer stated that more experienced WNBA players would start retaliating against her hard-nosed defensive play before too long, before conceding that she's probably not going to back down anyway. He noted midway through the third quarter that Kia had a "quiet" second half so far. Then again, she had just entered the game right before he made this statement. In the 4th quarter he simply stated that he would have her on his team any day. Kia is playing like someone who has something to prove and there's no question the pro game suits her style. As far as the hair goes, I thought that to be a not so subtle statement that she has arrived and "this is who I am".

 

[eebmg]

I have MSG+ so I get all the Liberty games on TV. The Chicago Sky announcer was a hoot. He was clearly exasperated by Kia's play in the first half as her "nastiness" was on full display, plus she was hitting shots. That move against Gabby was unlike anything we ever saw from her at UCONN so I guess she really can create her own shot. Dolson looked bewildered when Kia "hooked" her and got the foul call in her favor. In any event, at one point the announcer stated that more experienced WNBA players would start retaliating against her hard-nosed defensive play before too long, before conceding that she's probably not going to back down anyway. He noted midway through the third quarter that Kia had a "quiet" second half so far. Then again, she had just entered the game right before he made this statement. In the 4th quarter he simply stated that he would have her on his team any day. Kia is playing like someone who has something to prove and there's no question the pro game suits her style. As far as the hair goes, I thought that to be a not so subtle statement that she has arrived and "this is who I am".

I agree that Kia is a good fit in the WNBA and primarily on the defensive end. I do think there are weaknesses in her game on the offensive end that she needs to address over time. Her mid range shot and more conventional driving to the basket. On the other hand, she draws fouls and makes foul shots and there are plenty of opportunities to get decent 3pt shots so she will be a big part of the team as a rookie and will only get better. Shame some one with as big a presence as her will not be able to play at MSG. Her hair takes some getting used to and seems to be pretty close to Bria's styles so I sometimes cant tell them apart.

 

[Lynx23]

I agree that Kia is a good fit in the WNBA and primarily on the defensive end. I do think there are weaknesses in her game on the offensive end that she needs to address over time. Her mid range shot and more conventional driving to the basket. On the other hand, she draws fouls and makes foul shots and there are plenty of opportunities to get decent 3pt shots so she will be a big part of the team as a rookie and will only get better. Shame some one with as big a presence as her will not be able to play at MSG. Her hair takes some getting used to and seems to be pretty close to Bria's styles so I sometimes cant tell them apart.

Having Katie Smith as her coach should really help. I think Kia lucked out with a team that presents a good fit for her and a coach that sees in her the same qualities Geno did.

 

[Carnac]

I just think that Kia's game is better suited to the pro game than many others. To me she looks like a glue player that puts a contending team into the playoffs and a top team into a championship.

The game announcer said that Kia was the only 1st year player to make the roster. I'd like to see our incoming first year players adapt and play as well as Kia has in their first few games. Whatever they can give the team will be needed.

 

[UConnCat]

First game but better than some predicted.

 

[MilfordHusky]

First game but better than some predicted.