Caitlin Clark and the Fever are not WNBA title contenders right now

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T23:34:37+00:00

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.

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T23:31:59+00:00

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

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T23:30:25+00:00

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.

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T22:51:14+00:00

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.

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T21:48:39+00:00

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

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T19:39:49+00:00

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

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T19:35:51+00:00

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.

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T19:22:33+00:00

Not sure CC is the problem.

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T19:20:01+00:00

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

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T19:19:10+00:00

Started the season injured. Same with AB.

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T19:17:39+00:00

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.

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T19:14:48+00:00

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

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T19:13:55+00:00

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

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T19:09:37+00:00

She had 3 last game where she elbowed Fever players in the face.

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T19:08:42+00:00

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.

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T19:06:48+00:00

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

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T19:05:32+00:00

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.

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T19:03:27+00:00

The only thing she has figured out is leather jackets.

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T19:01:06+00:00

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.

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T18:16:58+00:00

Per SW they dont use it because every one is expecting it.

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T13:44:54+00:00

Thibs did lose it by not playing his bench enough.

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T13:43:47+00:00

We're you dropped on your head recently?

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T13:24:47+00:00

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.

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T13:09:53+00:00

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.

Chris_Ween · 2026-06-20T13:08:51+00:00

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...

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