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Why? Saw a clip from one of her games in China recently. She played out of control and was ejected for some really bad player control fouls (elbows to the head).
Who in the WNBA has the capacity to manage her? There hasn't been any interest on her part to work on that part of her game. Don't see any benefit in taking on that risk.
I actually was thinking the opposite from her China clips. That was awful, the clip ur referencing to but she was suspended for a game (Game 3 of the championship series against a team lead by Jonquel Jones). She came back for games 4 and 5 and lead her team to victory (had something like 38 and 10 in the last game). I doubt she considers it but I really do think a team like Phoenix or New York could deal with her personality and would benefit from having her. Phoenix cuz I'm sure she respects BG. Natasha Cloud seems like a good leader. New York because of Sandy Brondello. She's still 6'8 with a soft touch. Even Minnesota would be real interesting. I just think it's an arms race in the W and Las Vegas is still just more talented than most teams.
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Similar things about teams being able to deal with her personality were said when she joined Vegas and LA. It hasn't worked out from what I've seen.
Sure she can come back and be composed after a suspension. Question is, why does it have to get to that point when it comes to games she's playing?
Regardless of who she does or doesn't respect on teams it would have to be a two way street with respect to making it work. It doesn't seem like she has any interest in doing so and teams are more than willing to move on versus taking a chance on it finally working this time.
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Been there, done that. Hard pass.
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Seriously, Phoenix is probably the last team that should consider bringing her in. They've been team turmoil in recent years, they absolutely don't need her problems added to the mix.
I just want to see Phx compete for a title. DT is 93. I'm just not sure if they have the talent to really compete and if not what are they doing.
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To me the reward is worth the risk for a team in China because there are far fewer posts of her caliber in China and team dynamics matter less in an overall less competitive league. She's proved toxic to several straight wnba teams and there's no shortage of quality post depth in the W. So to quote Ariana Grande,
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Now it is!
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Plus, at this juncture, who is going to be able to fit her within their salary-cap structure. If one was to go back to Cohen's exhaustive break-down of each team's roster and salary-cap structure, there are very few teams that could even afford to bring her on (LA, Chicago if memory holds).To me the reward is worth the risk for a team in China because there are far fewer posts of her caliber in China and team dynamics matter less in an overall less competitive league. She's proved toxic to several straight wnba teams and there's no shortage of quality post depth in the W. So to quote Ariana Grande,
Still, money aside, I think the ship has sailed on this player and the WNBA.
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Was hoping I had time to take a trip out west to watch this game. Unfortunately, work and life didn't make it possible. Drat, because basketball and some time in the Rockies in the spring would have been awesome.
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Canada’s Kia Nurse hopes to inspire with WNBA exhibition in Edmonton on May 4
Canada’s Kia Nurse hopes to inspire with WNBA exhibition in Edmonton on May 4
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Indiana Fever players were at the Pacers NBA game.
KLS is in one of the pictures(white and purple jersey)
Anyone know the shirt KLS has on?
KLS is in one of the pictures(white and purple jersey)
Anyone know the shirt KLS has on?
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KLS is sponsered by Puma. Was wondering if it was a team shirt that I didnt know.
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Wow. It makes sense on one hand, but it changes how we perceive Vegas to an extent.
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True, but how much do you want to put on A'ja throughout the season? That's what came to mind to me when I saw the announcement. I know Gustafson joined the roster and Stokes, return but they don't do what Candace did. Season starts in a few weeks so we'll soon find out.
Truthfully, I think A’ja plays best with Kiah Stokes. Since she’s extended her range, she’s allowed a lot more space to go to work. She also played great when they went small with Alysha Clark at the 4. I’m interested to see what Becky does, however.
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One of the best to ever play the game and the last "star" of Summitt's career.
Parker wasn't perfect but she ls legitimately an all time great who came back strong from numerous injuries and didn't seem to lose much of a step. I suspect there isn't much lost love for her by some board members but it was clear from watching her highlights as a young player she was going to be special and she was.
She's also made a great addition to the Turner Broadcasting team with her knowledge, personality and sense of humor. Candace has a young growing family plus a thriving post playing career. She's a future WBHOF and Naismith member as well.
Congrats to her on a fantastic career and best wishes with the rest of her life.
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They will still have to find another big. Probably be looking for the best waived big whoever that might be in a few weeks. Maybe even two if they can carry 12 players now.
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FWIW, Here's an ESPN article on her retirement.
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'It's time': Women's basketball icon Parker retires
Candace Parker, a two-time WNBA MVP who won three championships and is one of the most decorated players in women's basketball history, has retired.
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When Candace was, well, Parker, she was the person the Aces would want in there. But she barely played last year and the Aces obviously got through it.
Who knows what WNBA training camps will bring. Maybe somebody or something will develop that the Aces can take advantage of to fit their salary cap situation and personnel. What camps have a surplus of posts/forwards that can add depth?
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