Tina Charles and the Mercury agreed to go separate ways.!!!!

[socal613ws]

well if Tina went to Seattle for coaching, I have some bad news. Losing to one of the worst teams in Atlanta.

 

[baggerbob]

well if Tina went to Seattle for coaching, I have some bad news. Losing to one of the worst teams in Atlanta.

There has to be a change in the starting lineup. Since Stewie arrived in Seattle only one year has the offense been this bad.
That was 2019 the year she didn't play.
Gabby needs to come off the bench, she brings no offense to the lineup. Your small forward has to be able to score when open.
Gabby has shown no ability to spread the offense. Ezi their center is a better shooter, then Gabby.

 

[bballnut90]

There has to be a change in the starting lineup. Since Stewie arrived in Seattle only one year has the offense been this bad.
That was 2019 the year she didn't play.
Gabby needs to come off the bench, she brings no offense to the lineup. Your small forward has to be able to score when open.
Gabby has shown no ability to spread the offense. Ezi their center is a better shooter, then Gabby.

The first 2 games Tina has essentially come off the bench for Magbegor or occasionally Stewart. Charles isn't built to be a backup, but by inserting her into the starting lineup, you push your best player Stewart out of her optimal position which isn't ideal. I don't doubt Stewart can excel playing the 3, but she's best at the 4 so you sacrifice some of her ability to make room for Charles. Ultimately I think it's a gamble they need to take since they signed Tina and obviously want to utilize her as a primary option rather than as a backup. I think it could work out well or it may backfire big time.

 

[baggerbob]

The first 2 games Tina has essentially come off the bench for Magbegor or occasionally Stewart. Charles isn't built to be a backup, but by inserting her into the starting lineup, you push your best player Stewart out of her optimal position which isn't ideal. I don't doubt Stewart can excel playing the 3, but she's best at the 4 so you sacrifice some of her ability to make room for Charles. Ultimately I think it's a gamble they need to take since they signed Tina and obviously want to utilize her as a primary option rather than as a backup. I think it could work out well or it may backfire big time.

Stewie played the 3 in Japan, and was the best player on the floor. Dawn also played Stewie 30+ minutes no one else was close.
If Dawn felt Stewie could play the 3, then that is where she should be. Seattle has been getting killed every game in rebounding.
Tina will help there, and if they double Tina can pass. It will give Jewell more open looks. Gabby can come in for any of the starting 5, and maybe be willing to shoot the ball more.

 

[socal613ws]

this had disaster written all over it before it even started, idk if the Sun needed someone like her but at least she could have used that excuse to go back to her original team. Now probably she will join ANOTHER team next season.

 

[bballnut90]

this had disaster written all over it before it even started, idk if the Sun needed someone like her but at least she could have used that excuse to go back to her original team. Now probably she will join ANOTHER team next season.

Agree that there's no chance she stays in Seattle if she doesn't get a ring this year. Seattle loses both Bird and Stewart, I don't see Tina sticking around if she's still chasing a ring.