Why are so many people on message boards so obsessed with Ionescu? It's mostly UConn and Oregon St. fans, but why keep dragging it up over and over again?
nwhoops, you and I can't control the thoughts or opinions of others. This is an "open" forum that allows WCBB fans/sports fans to express their thoughts, ideas and concerns. People from all over the country, and from all walks of life. People with varying degrees of education, perception and intellect. I embrace those posts.
There is a real good chance that we are not going to agree with some, many or any of them. There's nothing we can or should do about it. You and I don't control this forum. We have input, but no control. People are not going to change or modify their comments (or thinking) to satisfy you and me.
People are going to comment and post on items of interest
to them, not us. Remember, it's not about us. The owner and managers (moderators) of this thread encourage everyone to come to the yard and express their thoughts, opinions and concerns. We can't get upset with what they post as long as it's not disrespectful or threatening to anyone, and is done in good taste, and it passes the test.
Don't forget the "ignore" button on the top right corner of every thread. If you're not interested in a particular thread, click on that button and it will no longer be displayed on your thread line up. Problem solved. Out of sight, out of mind.
I read a lot more posts than I write. When I come across one that I'm not interested in, I move on. I don't give it a second thought. If someone is "obsessed with the idea that Ionescu is better than Dee, that's not my concern. Nor is it my duty to try and correct them if I think they need to be. I recognize the fact that everyone that comes here has the right to their opinion, even if it doesn't jibe with yours or mine.
The older I get, the more apathetic I become. With age comes wisdom, and in some cases tolerance. I'm concerned about things now that I wasn't 20-30 years ago and vice versa. This Coronavirus pandemic has definitely got my attention.
I can only speak for myself when I say I couldn't care less what others think of Tauarsi or Ionescu. Personally I'm not a fan of "comparisons". Most comparisons are not fair or equal anyway. Different eras, different talent of supporting players around them, different level of competition, different coaches and what the coaches wanted/asked them to do. I know what I think of them. To me, that's all that matters.
Remember the many comparisons between Dangerfield and the just departed Moriah Jefferson during Crystal's freshman year? I was not interested in those comparisons. What difference did it make? Mo was gone. Why not take the approach of:
"Hey Crystal, let's see how good you can be. Don't worry about trying to emulate Mo Jeff, or fill her shoes. Be the best Crystal Dangerfield you can be. We'll support you 100%." She already had enough pressure on her without being compared to Mo. But that's what fans do. They like to compare players against one another. Now that Crystal has completed her 4 years, one can compare them.........if one must.
For example, compare Natalie Butler's play when she was at Georgetown (BE freshman of the year) and George Mason (I believe she led the nation in rebounds) versus when she was with UConn. Different levels of competition. She dominated play her senior year at George Mason.
Some folks including UConn fans don't think
Breanna Stewart deserves one of the 4 spots on UConn's all time Mount Rushmore.
I do!! Her career stats (
#2 on UConn's career scoring list, her 4 NCAA Tourny MVP's, something no other UConn female player has) and her 4 national championships (which none of the other candidates for the mount has) say she does! If you're going to use "stats" to support your nomination for a player deserving to be on the mount, Stewie's stats match or exceed those of
anyone you nominate.
Tomorrow is not promised my friend. Many yarders are between the age of 50-80. We know and realize that there are more days behind us than in front of us. Let's not concern ourselves with the thoughts and cares of the world, but of the safety, welfare and love for our family.
Let's enjoy the rest of the ride however long it may be, and not worry about the small stuff, i.e., things we can't control. Remember the serenity prayer?
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference." I live by this.
Another thought/concept I live by is something Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry character once said:
"A man has got to know his limitations". Belief and adoption of those two concepts have served me well the last 50 years. Because I take that approach, life is good.
I will say this about Ionescu, she's a very talented player that I think will do very well at the next level. The Liberty is one of the four WNBA teams I like and follow. I'm elated she's going to NY. The local fan interest/support should improve (and will if/when they begin to win). I predict she will "quickly" become a leader on that team just like she did at Oregon.
Players will like playing with her. She makes plays and she shares the ball. She’s responsible, dependable and no nonsense. Oh yeah, she hates losing. The fans will love her. She will be a fan favorite!! She likes to interact with them, take pictures and sign autographs. That alone will win them over.
The Liberty are going to sell a lot of her jerseys in the coming months/years. Carnac predicts she will become the face of the franchise before the end of her 3rd season. That’s not a reach because cream always rises to the top.
Post edit - With the trade of Tina Charles to Washington, ESPN's
Holly Rowe suggested during an interview with Sabrina following her selection, that she is already the face of the franchise. Humph, I was off by 2.5 years.
