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WNBA Finals - Sun v. Aces

Wilson, Plum and Young all shooting poorly, but Aces somehow leading. If they hold on, I think I've flip flopped back to Gray being Finals MVP.
 
About time! Jackie Young with two drives to the bucket. Glad she stopped throwing up long range shots and went with the drives.
 
Bonner extended her foot further to make sure she landed on Plum. I really don't agree w/ that reckless close out call. BS.
 
Being that I live in Vegas, I see that the Ace's have become more popular since Davis bought the team and that Becky Hammon became the coach. Laimbeer was not a likable coach, had some challenges with some players, but he did help the Aces get better. He didn't have much of a Vegas like personality. Hammon was known in Vegas because of her becoming the first female coach to not only coach but win the 2015 NBA Summer League title here in Vegas.

Davis came in and shook up the leadership from the top down, brought in former LSU coach Nikki Fargas to be the President of the Aces with the thinking of Laimbeer staying for at least another season. Laimbeer stated to Fargas that she needs to consider getting somebody that has a high profile basketball credibility to take the franchise to another level for next year after he retires. Fargas mentioned Hammon and he stated that she was absolutely a perfect choice.

Laimbeer figured it was a long shot and "it wasn't going to happen" that Hammon would accept and when Fargas approached him that they might be able to get Hammon to coach in the 2022 season, Laimbeer said great and that if it happens he would retire from coaching.

I believe that the main reason's why Becky Hammon became the coach of the Ace's because;

1. The Aces were originally the San Antonio Stars, the team that she played for 7 years until her retirement, and had 7 years experience as a NBA assistant coach with the Spurs.

2. She has wanted to get to coach professional basketball and Las Vegas isn't a bad place to start, they had most of the pieces in place to be able to win without any major rebuilding.

3. Both Davis and Fargas let Hammon know that she would be the one with the final say on who made the team.

4. Last but not least is "IT'S VEGAS BABY"!!!!
 
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Riquana has been really big today.

So has B. Jones for the Sun. Both teams getting a huge lift from a bench player.
 
Well, that was pathetic. With JJ missing that super bunny at 73-71, just went down the toilet :oops:
 
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Congrats to the Aces. They were the best team in the league all season long. After that crazy win in game 3 against Seattle it seemed like their year.

Also congrats to the Sun. I'm not a Sun fan but I thought they played really tough and to the limit of their ability. They just lack the guards to match the Aces.

Gray deserves the MVP but I suspect Wilson will get it.
 
Congrats to Las Vegas. They really scored a coup with the Hammon hire, and the dividends are now on display. No doubt they had the best roster up and down.

I'm not sure Riquna Williams fits the high likability standards that I've been told is the Aces' calling card, but she sure came up huge today. Very clutch.

Hopefully at least 3 people are jumping on a plane immediately to join a training camp.
 
Plebe said:
Congrats to Las Vegas. They really scored a coup with the Hammon hire, and the dividends are now on display. No doubt they had the best roster up and down.

I'm not sure Riquna Williams fits the high likability standards that I've been told is the Aces' calling card, but she sure came up huge today. Very clutch.

Hopefully at least 3 people are jumping on a plane immediately to join a training camp.
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She fits the "BAD PERSON" image that not only the previous coach had, but Becky had an attitude when she played both in college and pro ball.
 
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Plebe said:
LOL I am not "from the area". I have no background or connection whatsoever in the state of Connecticut or even New England, aside from being a UConn WBB fan. I haven't watched any more of the Sun's games than any other teams'.

The post clearly said more people are rooting for LV because of "likable personalities", which clearly implies that CT's personalities are less likable.
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Ironically it did occur to me that you might just be a UConn Husky supporter and not actually from the area right after I posted it. Most UConn Husky followers also are fans of the Sun. I just did not think it was important enough to warrent an edit. Well as UConncat mentioned- it was a nice try.
 
Plebe said:
I'm not sure Riquna Williams fits the high likability standards that I've been told is the Aces' calling card, but she sure came up huge today. Very clutch.
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Funny. After reading the discussion on likability my first thought was that I'm not sure any team with Riquana Williams would win a likability contest. My second thought was: but, she's a really clutch player. Great minds.
 
Iluvacc2 said:
A'ja joins an exclusive list of players that have won NCAA, Olympics, World Cup and WNBA titles.
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And now Jackie Young has the trifecta of NCAA, Olympics and Professional Titles.

There are a mess of UConn players who have done this, of course; most recently (I believe) Stef Dolson, who won pro title with the Chicago Sky and the 3x3 gold in the last Olympic (as did Young).
 
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Plebe said:
Congrats to Las Vegas. They really scored a coup with the Hammon hire, and the dividends are now on display. No doubt they had the best roster up and down.

I'm not sure Riquna Williams fits the high likability standards that I've been told is the Aces' calling card, but she sure came up huge today. Very clutch.

Hopefully at least 3 people are jumping on a plane immediately to join a training camp.
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I agree on the hiring of Coach Becky Hammon. She just seemed to have the pulse of the team. Nothing against Coach Bill Laimbeer. He had a great run with the Aces. Maybe that new voice (Becky) and new philosophy was what the Aces needed to win it all.

Riquna Williams. Wow indeed. She came up clutch a few times during these playoffs. What a remarkable young lady. Battled through some tough injuries over her career. One thing for sure, this young lady can score some points quick. Clutch shooting.
 




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So happy for Gray and the Aces :)
 
UConnCat said:
Funny. After reading the discussion on likability my first thought was that I'm not sure any team with Riquana Williams would win a likability contest. My second thought was: but, she's a really clutch player. Great minds.
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Well since y'all won't let this go, I never said the CT players weren't likeable. I only pointed out the Vegas team as a whole has a more outgoing personality as a whole that appeals to the media.

One player alone doesn't sway the needle alone for the rest of the team, especially one who is hardly ever pushed forward by the organization like a Wilson, Plum , Hamby or Gray. The irony in the unnecessary digs at Riquana, is that her personality would be a perfect fit at CT, she's a very hard nosed player who is not really big on the shenanigans like the bulk of the Vegas squad and saying this doesn't mean its the diss you're making it out to be.
 
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