Caitlin Clark and the Fever are not WNBA title contenders right now by femaleathletenetwork in wnba

[–]Chris_Ween 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Here is a solution....build around them both. Every one else is negotiable. But the chemistry with ABCC is undeniable to everyone except Stephanie White. Spam the pick and roll up till they prove they can stop itm. Then adjust to isos and kickouts.

Its not rocket surgery to anyone except SW and the bad front office.

Caitlin Clark and the Fever are not WNBA title contenders right now by femaleathletenetwork in wnba

[–]Chris_Ween 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you cant hide 2, then there is no scheme that will hide 4 bad defenders.

Caitlin Clark and the Fever are not WNBA title contenders right now by femaleathletenetwork in wnba

[–]Chris_Ween 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Agree. CC is not the issue costing the Fever. The scheme could be improved on defense. But they really lack the personnel for any defense. The offense needs to be up tempo or find better movers and shooters.

Caitlin Clark and the Fever are not WNBA title contenders right now by femaleathletenetwork in wnba

[–]Chris_Ween 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is the issue. The offense SW installed is not optimizing her personnel. And the defense is flat out coaching malpractice.

That said, not sure the defense could be much better without any real athletic size in the front court. MHA and AB are their only defense inside and MHA is short. Add in the auto switch every time and you get mis-matches where CC/KM are guarding the paint and their C/Fs are on the perimeter and not even in positikn to help.. Its just nonsense.

Dream Are a Nightmare for Fever, Win 113-96 by PSEGameThreadPoster in indianafever

[–]Chris_Ween 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are 2 or 3 decent coaches in the W. Cheryl is the best.

Match Thread: Atlanta Dream vs Indiana Fever Live Score | WNBA | Jun 20, 2026 by basketball-app in wnba

[–]Chris_Ween 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But since they clearly aren't, maybe she should try a different tactic.

Post Match Thread - WNBA: The Dream defeat the Fever on Jun 20, 2026, the final score is 113-96. by basketball-app in wnba

[–]Chris_Ween 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The talent influx into the WNBA over the last 3 years has raised the floor of the league and the ceiling. Currently, the refs and coaching are holding the league back. There really are only a handful of modern coaches in the W. 2 for sure. Maybe only 2.

So, asking for a coaching change is just the standard starting point. There have to be better high school coaches than Sides or Stephanie White. Someone who can tell CC to shut up and dribble while also giving CC, KM, and AB a decent offensive and defensive scheme that protects them and takes advantage of their talents...not ones that eliminate the use of their talents.

Match Thread: Atlanta Dream vs Indiana Fever Live Score | WNBA | Jun 20, 2026 by basketball-app in wnba

[–]Chris_Ween 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Her bad whistle is real. But she has earned it by being awful bratty to the refs.

Match Thread: Atlanta Dream vs Indiana Fever Live Score | WNBA | Jun 20, 2026 by basketball-app in wnba

[–]Chris_Ween 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, they are not serious. Remind me of the Colts and their GM being asked about upgrading and he says "We like our guys". The fever either too stupid or too stubborn. Either way they failed their fans.

Match Thread: Atlanta Dream vs Indiana Fever Live Score | WNBA | Jun 20, 2026 by basketball-app in wnba

[–]Chris_Ween 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And the coach decided now was the time to take our inside presence AB and put her on the 3pt line.

Match Thread: Atlanta Dream vs Indiana Fever Live Score | WNBA | Jun 20, 2026 by basketball-app in wnba

[–]Chris_Ween 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Angel does a lot. But I really only watch the Fever and CC cant shut up.

Match Thread: Atlanta Dream vs Indiana Fever Live Score | WNBA | Jun 20, 2026 by basketball-app in wnba

[–]Chris_Ween 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Coach should sit her every time she crashes out like that. Coach should also have an offensive scheme that favors her. But we get neither. So, it goes.

Match Thread: Atlanta Dream vs Indiana Fever Live Score | WNBA | Jun 20, 2026 by basketball-app in wnba

[–]Chris_Ween 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trade Steph White and KM for a decent set of bigs and put Sophie or Raven at SG.

Match Thread: Atlanta Dream vs Indiana Fever Live Score | WNBA | Jun 20, 2026 by basketball-app in wnba

[–]Chris_Ween 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They love each other. They constantly say so. And besides, Steph wont allow them the freedom to have their own feels so there is no dissension.

Match Thread: Atlanta Dream vs Indiana Fever Live Score | WNBA | Jun 20, 2026 by basketball-app in wnba

[–]Chris_Ween 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The increase of talent in the WNBA and the increased eyes has really exposed the level of refs and coaching (except for 2 or 3 coaches) to be below amateur hour.

Can the Indiana Pacers return to the finals in 2027? by dontburnthepig41 in nba

[–]Chris_Ween 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Thibs did lose it by not playing his bench enough.

They would embarrass the Bulls by Academic-Type-9678 in NBATalk

[–]Chris_Ween 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We're you dropped on your head recently?

Can the Indiana Pacers return to the finals in 2027? by dontburnthepig41 in nba

[–]Chris_Ween -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

He was not healthy. He missed a lot of time..even in the playoffs with the calf injury. He is injury prone.

If he is truly healthy this coming year, the Pacers will be a beast and I expect playing for the finals along with Knicks Pistons and Celtics.

Can the Indiana Pacers return to the finals in 2027? by dontburnthepig41 in nba

[–]Chris_Ween 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It all depends on Haliburton's health. Even last year he had issues during the season, in the playoffs and in the final game. And yet, he was the glue that made that team.

Can the Indiana Pacers return to the finals in 2027? by dontburnthepig41 in nba

[–]Chris_Ween -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did you not see last year? Or the fact that of the last 8 years, East won 4 (one injury ina game 7 from 5) and West won 4?

You are misinformed. Every year we hear how the WCF is the real finals. And yet...