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[QUOTE="psconn, post: 2687157, member: 293"]
It's discouraging at times, but the way I chose to read it, the remarks weren't anti-Lexie... more pro-Kia.  No one is saying that Lexie is a bad player.  I have come to the conclusion that both players ended up in the right place.

Lexie will be on a tight, supportive squad and will learn the ropes from Jas, an All-Star guard and Duke alum who's game is similar to hers.  She will be surrounded by the familiar faces with AT and Bri Jones.  We needed a back up point not another 2 guard no matter how beloved.  That means she has a defined role to grow into.  If she performs well, she'll win many of those fans over, and the rest will either not attend, or go buy Liberty tickets.  Obviously, the key is her development.  She can't be another Rachel Banham type pick.

Kia is big and strong and is a capable shooter. very mature and willing to learn.  She enters a virtual UConn alumni squad and has Katie Smith for a coach.  Katie Smith was a big strong, smart shooting guard who knows every veteran trick in the book.  Kia will suck that up like a sponge.  If she is going to be a first line WNBA player, her game will probably look a lot like Katie's.  #TeamLexie   #SunSational2018
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