What I saw last night from the Fever was almost unwatchable. Offensively they looked in complete disarray - no semblance of a half court offense with players basically standing motionless in one spot seemingly never having heard of a screen.
The Iowa women’s bball team is better than the Fever
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Probably not blitzed. Iowa women know how to set screen for their shooters to get open looks. From I've seen they do not teach that in the W.
I am not saying that you are wrong, but I was surprised to see the play of Boston last night, she was definitely slow and didn't appear to have good hands or adroit post moves. The reason that I am surprised is that she was the ROTY in the WNBA last year...not some chump.
So...was last night a true indication of her play OR is she off to a slow start but will come on in time? I don't know, but if last night is her ceiling, then yes, trade her.
The CC show was an event that was tied to its particular circumstances.
While she is an incredible talent and will very likely be a big success, it's unlikely the phenomenon will be replicated.
One great player isn't going to whip up success overnight for the worst team in any pro league, including the wnba.
While she is an incredible talent and will very likely be a big success, it's unlikely the phenomenon will be replicated.
One great player isn't going to whip up success overnight for the worst team in any pro league, including the wnba.
Reece is a monster on the boards compared to Boston.
Reece earns her keep on the court. I was shocked at how awful Boston looked.
I think the shot clock might have something to do with it from a mental aspect.
It's just bad, forced offense all around.
Yeah, the defensive intensity is there, and the tallest, most athletic players thrive at the highest level. But damn there are very few WNBA teams that even remotely resemble competent team offensive basketball.
It really shouldn't be the struggle that it is. Solve THAT problem first and foremost..........
Reese averaged a bit higher in college than Boston but hasn't shown if she can do it in the WNBA.
Indiana's offense was stagnant. Nobody was getting open. Just players getting to spots and then standing there while CC/Boston run a pick and roll. That's not very exciting to watch (I think it's what drives some fans away from the men's NBA, for that matter) given that there is little player movement off the ball.
Connecticut was blitz doubling CC on ball screens constantly and Indiana couldn't make them pay at all. There was no outlet pass for her to make. Against that blitz, someone has to make herself available to receive a short direct pass. Then you will get a 4 on 3 advantage which should result in an open look somewhere. One way to do this is have the screener do a short roll or a pick-and-pop but it seemed like Boston would set the screen and then roll all the way to the basket (where there was a crowd of defenders) and CC wouldn't really have anyone open to throw the ball to, despite being doubled! Maybe someone with more perimeter skill should be setting the screen for CC and then pop, so when the hard double comes at CC, she can receive the pass and make the correct shot/pass/drive while facing the basket from distance.
Connecticut was blitz doubling CC on ball screens constantly and Indiana couldn't make them pay at all. There was no outlet pass for her to make. Against that blitz, someone has to make herself available to receive a short direct pass. Then you will get a 4 on 3 advantage which should result in an open look somewhere. One way to do this is have the screener do a short roll or a pick-and-pop but it seemed like Boston would set the screen and then roll all the way to the basket (where there was a crowd of defenders) and CC wouldn't really have anyone open to throw the ball to, despite being doubled! Maybe someone with more perimeter skill should be setting the screen for CC and then pop, so when the hard double comes at CC, she can receive the pass and make the correct shot/pass/drive while facing the basket from distance.
To be fair, the fever are boring and awful to watch but anybody that tuned into these two games was in for a treat. Brianna Stewart put on a show last night and the Thomas girl from the Suns did as well..
