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Message: [QUOTE="bballnut90, post: 3517520, member: 2117"] Franchise player doesnt mean championships, it means the centerpiece of the team who you build around. Tina was 100% the franchise player for both the Liberty and Sun during her stints there. Charles is like KG, she's clearly one of the best 5-10 players in the league but no one has ever considered her the best. Hasnt been able to get to a title round as the marquee player but should be able to make a run paired with another top player or 2. And I like your optimism with Hebard, but again, college stats from different programs in different eras just arent relevant when comparing the two. Hebard doesnt appear physical enough to be a dominant post. She isnt a defensive stopper and hasnt shown a good face up game or any range on her shot which are essential in the pros. Tina had all of these qualities coming into the pros and was NPOY on an undefeated team. She was the clear #1 pick in the draft and went on to be an All WNBA player as a rookie and an MVP by her third year. Hebard is projected by most mocks as going 7-11 with everyone projecting her as a role player. If she had franchise player potential, she'd be a lock for a top 4 pick. I think she could be a very good pro, in the mold of another Crystal Langhorne, but will be shocked if she has a career anywhere close to the one Tina has had. [/QUOTE]