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I wasn't a Griner "liker" more of a "dis-liker". Her performance and personal conduct during the Olympics made me a fan. I will --respectfully disagree--in that she has the "same" overall ability as in college.Yes...BG is often a defensive force that can change the entire offensive strategy of the opposition. But not as often as should be the case. Yes...she has a nice touch close in. But her reportroire is limited.
Watching her play over the past two weeks only seems to suggest that she's about the same in overall ability as she was in college.
Where's a hook shot ? Where's the left hand ? Where's the perimeter shot ? Where's the pick and roll, occasional dribbling, running the floor, and passes to open teammates ?
IMO, she was the third best center on Team USA. Four years ago the sports media tripped all over itself in searching for superlatives, as they relentlessly touted her as the most dominant female player ever. Not even close.
In college she did a bit more "flying" at an attacker, now she seems to make better judgements. The most improved aspect of her game is the--6 to 12 foot shots from nearly any angle --at times during the games those shots were pushing 100 percent. She was never that effective except with layups in college.
I won't argue the other comments you made about her game--because my perception is much different.
As I said --I've become a Griner fan. One thing that stood out in my viewing the Olympics is how she hung on every word Geno and DT spoke--goes to prove how smart that woman really has become!!!