National Team to play College teams this fall

[MSGRET]

I don’t think there are any young guards in the same league as Sue & DT. And when they’re healthy they’ve still got it. Many WNBA players consider Sue to be the best point guard - now. And many players say they consider DT to be the hardest player to guard - now. I suspect both picked this WNBA season to have their surgeries so they will be fully recovered and ready to rock & roll next year.

Geno is still the best coach, but he’s probably past his prime. And, besides, he’s won more than his fair share. Maybe he should step aside and let some new blood have a chance...?

Geno isn't the coach, it is Dawn Staley. She was the coach for the Worlds and will be for the Olympics.

 

[j66kicker]

Geno isn't the coach, it is Dawn Staley. She was the coach for the Worlds and will be for the Olympics.

I meant the analogous situation with Geno at UConn. "He's had his run - let someone else have their turn" seems like the same logic suggested with Sue and Diana and the Olympic team.

I don't think the 2 best guards in the world should relinquish their spots because they are 'old', and there are "plenty of younger players who could adequately fill in their slots." When there are young really, really, REALLY good players who deserve those spots, then they will take them.

 

[willtalk]

I meant the analogous situation with Geno at UConn. "He's had his run - let someone else have their turn" seems like the same logic suggested with Sue and Diana and the Olympic team.

I don't think the 2 best guards in the world should relinquish their spots because they are 'old', and there are "plenty of younger players who could adequately fill in their slots." When there are young really, really, REALLY good players who deserve those spots, then they will take them.

There is always the transition period when a player is judged on their rep and hype. That usually carries over way past when it actually is valid. They might still be the best two guards in the World in your eyes, but others might not agree.

If you really believe that other players will be judged fairly when they do surpass or even come close to their ability, then you delude yourself. Rep means a lot and will certainly carry a lot of weight. I think the honorable thing to do is to retire before that even becomes a factor. Otherwise, they will certainly retain their spots long after they no longer deserve them.

 

[j66kicker]

There is always the transition period when a player is judged on their rep and hype. That usually carries over way past when it actually is valid. They might still be the best two guards in the World in your eyes, but others might not agree.

If you really believe that other players will be judged fairly when they do surpass or even come close to their ability, then you delude yourself. Rep means a lot and will certainly carry a lot of weight. I think the honorable thing to do is to retire before that even becomes a factor. Otherwise, they will certainly retain their spots long after they no longer deserve them.

I don’t think I’m deluded. That “Bird vs. Taurasi” playoff series last year was electric. It seemed to me like they were both playing at a really high level. Sue went on to lead her team to a championship. Who would you have subbed for her? Skylar Diggins??