Check out which rookie is tied for most minutes per game. KIA NURSE!!! New York is loving her. She is only averaging one point per game less than Kelsey Mitchell who is doing really well. What was Kelsey Plum's problem last season? Kia is out shining her old teammates Z and Gabby. She was a steal at 11 in 1st round of the WNBA draft. I probably over looked a couple of rookies whose name didn't register with me. (I tried to upload an Excel file but since it is a starter version the file type got rejected.)
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Thanks for putting this together—fun to look at even if it’s only a couple of games in. I’d expect Nurse’s numbers to decline as the season continues but she’s had a strong start to her career. I also am not surprised by Wilson struggling offensively early on. She’s never had great touch inside (misses a lot of face up jumpers from 5-7 feet) but I think she’ll adjust and her percentages will continue to rise as the season continues. I also think Stevens has potential to put up big numbers, but she can’t fall in love with the perimeter shot.
Plum last year took a while to adjust to the pro game. Honestly speaking, she was one of the least talented #1 picks to ever be drafted (compared to Stewart/Loyd/Ogwumike/Griner/etc in years prior) and her game didn’t translate as well to the pros. She did make a nice push at the end of the year, but I think Vegas would be smart to trade her for a good wing or post and let Jefferson/McBride control the backcourt.
Lots of players in this draft like Gabby, Z, Vivians, Deshields, Atkins, Canada, etc. could all become very good pros with time if they can improve in various areas. All have elite skill and athleticism, they just need to adjust to the different level of play and polish their weaknesses. Easier said that done, but I think this class has many many players who will have long successful careers.
