+100. As fans, we had no choice where Paige was going, and I realize it's only been 1 game, but I closely watched the Dallas/Minny game and the Indiana/Chicago games.
Tonight, Paige will embark on her second WNBA game. EricLA said exactly what I was thinking. In the last game, Paige was left standing alone in the corner, while Arike just forced shots in traffic. The Wings fans, as well as all the critics want to see why Paige was the #1 draft choice. None of them had the privilege of watching her for 5 years, every single game. Paige has to see the handwriting on the wall, that she will not get the ball when she should, only because the star of the team has to be the "one", the one who leads, scores, and just has to dominate her team. Paige cannot afford to be the passive player that we have seen, and by the way, Geno has harped on all these years. Its only the second game, but she has to take charge, start looking for her shot and just be aggressive. We all know what she can do, but now she has a new fan base that knows nothing except Caitlin Clark. She is nothing like Caitlin Clark, and thats fine with me, but I think that her new teams fans expect more than what she showed the other night. Paige can light it up if she wants to, so now is the time to show these fans what she is about. It's perfectly obvious that Atike wants to be the leader in every category, and I don't think Paige will be given the opportunity to shine like the Wings management envisioned. Its time Paige, let loose and hunt your shot if you can find it, and don't worry about anyone else. I'm not saying to abandon what thew coach is trying to do, but if nothing is working it has to be the Paige show. Fans were disappointed in her first game, so let's just show them the aggressive Paige that can turn any game around. Also, maybe some of her teammates can make a layup for a change so she can get an assist.
1). No one in this forum can speak to what Paige does or doesn't see. It sounds like you're projecting based on your dislike of Arike.
This is not a good team, and if they want to get better Paige has to be aggressive and play her game. BTW, I love Arike, one of my favorite players of all time. BUT, don't tell me that is the reason for the post. This is about the growth of the team, and I'm talking about Wings fans who really don't know Paige. I do, do you? I believe she did alright in her first game, but with a year's full of hype by the media, she has to step it up and be the aggressor. Fans are vicious now a days, just ask the players who visit Indiana.
You know, Arike Ogunbowale's contract with the Dallas Wings expires at the end of the season. The wings are not required to resign her next season as a free agent. It is my understanding that in addition to Arike, every other veteran player in the league will also be a free agent; every team will have the opportunity to go recruiting with their resume of core young players who are locked into a contract with their franchise.
It may not be a good team, but one game doesn't make that a fact. Is DC a juggernaut because they're 2-0? No. No one knows until the season's over.
Paige had a nice all around game, and you can tell that a good part of the large crowd are there because of her. She needs more help from her teammates. Arike was 2-14 tonight.
