Paige and some real rest.

[Blueconn]

For nearly 3 years she’s taken nary a day away from hardwood…from the bottom (knee) to being champion. The bang and cry physicality of the W must be exhausting. A little vacation with feet up is overdue.She’s made her case. Bueckers is better ! Go rest that tendinitis.

 

[msf22b]

I've been thinking about that as well.
Better that the Wings are not in the play-offs
She's had 2 sub-par games since the great explosion
Must be exhausted.

 

[Dogstar]

I've been thinking about that as well.
Better that the Wings are not in the play-offs
She's had 2 sub-par games since the great explosion
Must be exhausted.

Cut her minutes and give her a couple DNPs....let's see which players wanna have the drive and heart to play for their jobs next year

 

[Bald Husky]

After Wednesday's game against the Sun (who have won 3 in a row), the Wings have 4 consecutive road games. Paiges two best games have been on the road. I remember Paige once stated that she loves road games because she likes to silence the crowd, and any adversity she receives just motivates her more.

 

[Dugway]

Here is the flip side:

Paige is from the Minneapolis area. On Monday September 1st, the Dallas Wings travel and play the Minnesota Lynx in Minneapolis. Undoubtedly, there are thousands of little girls who've convinced their parents to purchase tickets to that game so that they can watch their idol play. So, for those thousands who've already purchased non-refundable, $200 tickets x 3, plus a space in a $30 parking lot, how do you think they would they feel about the suggestion of, "let's just sit Paige for the rest of the season?"

For the record, Thursday September 4th, which would be the following game after Minnesota, the Dallas Wings travel to San Francisco and play the Golden State Valkyries. I know of at least two Paige Bueckers fan's who've already purchased tickets and a hotel room; I know how they feel about that philosophy, and they don't even have a nine-year-old daughter who idolizes Bueckers. Those two particular fans would much rather see Paige play half of minutes for the remaining six games than to simply shut her down completely for the rest of the season, Bayou Barbie style. Just say'in...

 

[oldude]

Yes, Paige could use a long rest and recovery. But she’s Paige. She’ll compete hard for the last 7 games of the season. Then she can finally take some time to enjoy life, strengthen her body for next season and take in a few games in Storrs keeping track of her old teammates.

I absolutely expect Paige to come back next year with a renewed energy. Hopefully the Wings will sign some players during the offseason that will help Paige get the team to the playoffs next season.

 

[Dugway]

Without knowing the exact statistics, I was of the impression that more players had gotten injured (percentage wise) playing in the Unrivaled League last winter than we typically see in the WNBA. Perhaps I am wrong about that, but it seemed that way.

The three on three, full court format was more exciting than the international half court 3-on-3 format (my opinion) but it certainly makes the players run! It is set up for a lot of fast breaks that you just don’t ever see in half court.

Never the less I suspect that we will see Paige play the winter league just the same. She is a competitor!

 

[WiseWillie]

Yes, Paige could use a long rest and recovery. But she’s Paige. She’ll compete hard for the last 7 games of the season. Then she can finally take some time to enjoy life, strengthen her body for next season and take in a few games in Storrs keeping track of her old teammates.

I absolutely expect Paige to come back next year with a renewed energy. Hopefully the Wings will sign some players during the offseason that will help Paige get the team to the playoffs next season.

Yes, Paige can definitely use some time away from the game for a while at least until January when the Unrivaled season begins.

 

[donalddoowop]

Yes, Paige could use a long rest and recovery. But she’s Paige. She’ll compete hard for the last 7 games of the season. Then she can finally take some time to enjoy life, strengthen her body for next season and take in a few games in Storrs keeping track of her old teammates.

I absolutely expect Paige to come back next year with a renewed energy. Hopefully the Wings will sign some players during the offseason that will help Paige get the team to the playoffs next season.

The best thing that could happen for Paige is to get traded to Minnesota.

 

[Skeets]

After Wednesday's game against the Sun (who have won 3 in a row), the Wings have 4 consecutive road games. Paiges two best games have been on the road. I remember Paige once stated that she loves road games because she likes to silence the crowd, and any adversity she receives just motivates her more.

Kinda like DT: "they were booing? I thought they were mooing"

 

[oldude]

Kinda like DT: "they were booing? I thought they were mooing"

Dallas would shoot the GM if that ever happened

 

[topogigio]

Don't cook the golden goose!

 

[cabbie191]

Cut her minutes and give her a couple DNPs....let's see which players wanna have the drive and heart to play for their jobs next year

I can see resting star players for the purpose of injury recovery and on VERY RATE occasion, just for resting. But to assess the rest of the team's players committment? If they aren't hustling as hard as they can in practice, they're not long for the W. And nor should they be. I can't imagine professional teams not having the same standard as top notch collegiate programs - with a few exceptions, you earn your playing time in practice.

 

[WiseWillie]

The best thing that could happen for Paige is to get traded to Minnesota.

Wouldn't that be great. But of course you like all of us know that is more than a little doubtful that the Wings would trade their number 1 pick and who they see building the franchise. Unless she asks to be traded which from what is known about Paige is not in her makeup or unless something untoward happens it looks like she will remain in Dallas for her pro career not much different than Sue remained in Seattle. We all just hope that there are appropriate plans to put together an experienced supporting cast of players - and coaches. In the meantime, won't be long before the Wings forgetful season is over and Paige can take a well-deserved break.

 

[Bald Husky]

The best thing that could happen for Paige is to get traded to Minnesota.

That my friend is hilarious. The fans of Dallas love Paige, and if they didn't when she was drafted, they do now. Thats all I need to say.

 

[EricLA]

Yes, Paige could use a long rest and recovery. But she’s Paige. She’ll compete hard for the last 7 games of the season. Then she can finally take some time to enjoy life, strengthen her body for next season and take in a few games in Storrs keeping track of her old teammates.

I absolutely expect Paige to come back next year with a renewed energy. Hopefully the Wings will sign some players during the offseason that will help Paige get the team to the playoffs next season.

Contract negotiations are underway, and I think most of the players have contracts expiring this year and next year. I'm not sure if part of the collective bargaining includes scratching all the current contracts, which would effectively make all players free agents after this season.

The only reason I mention it this way is because I could see a bunch of the "stars" lining up and saying "Hey, I'd like you and you and you to come suit up and play with me at _____". Meaning players like Clark, Collier, Wilson, Stewart, etc. could effectively try to form super teams, or at least hand picked teams, depending on what the new salary cap looks like.

Could you imagine a team with Bueckers, Clark, Collier, Stewart, and Wilson? Doubtful they'd have the salary cap but it will make for interesting discussions...

 

[oldude]

Contract negotiations are underway, and I think most of the players have contracts expiring this year and next year. I'm not sure if part of the collective bargaining includes scratching all the current contracts, which would effectively make all players free agents after this season.

The only reason I mention it this way is because I could see a bunch of the "stars" lining up and saying "Hey, I'd like you and you and you to come suit up and play with me at _____". Meaning players like Clark, Collier, Wilson, Stewart, etc. could effectively try to form super teams, or at least hand picked teams, depending on what the new salary cap looks like.

Could you imagine a team with Bueckers, Clark, Collier, Stewart, and Wilson? Doubtful they'd have the salary cap but it will make for interesting discussions...

That’s an intriguing thought. There will undoubtedly be free agents who do exactly what you suggest. However, rookies are all under contract for 3 years with a team option for a 4th, and that won’t change with a new CBA. So if Paige is out there recruiting veterans to play with her. It will have to be in Dallas.