Unabashedly Onto The Silver Stars Bandwagon - @ Atlanta Game Thread
by LatinD on Aug 20, 2009 3:39 PM CDT
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I never realized Timmy and David were soooo not pretty
For some reason my involvement with all things NBA has gone to a whole new level during this offseason. I'm not sure why - maybe it's a slow buildup for my trip to the States, and I'm subconsciously trying to prepare myself for the overexposure I'm likely to enjoy/suffer in those weeks of Intense Basketball Action. I suddenly find myself buying a TV pass for the Vegas Summer League, drawing wallpapers or reading about Spencer Haywood's story.
Or maybe I just have too much free time.
In my hunger for all things basketball I started watching vintage games, championship DVDs, even videos of Stephon Marbury that I'm trying my best to forget. And yet, for some reason, even though I'm an avid Silver Stars highlights viewer, the thought of watching WNBA games hadn't crossed my mind. Then I read Wil Cantrell's great post over at Bright Side of the Sun and started wondering if maybe I wasn't just as prejudiced as the people that post was directed that. Well, guys, no more. Tonight I'm watching the Silver Stars play at Atlanta against the Dream (damn, I love that team's name), and thought that maybe some of you people would be interested, too.
So... care to join me tonight? A traditional hack preview, after the jump:
Why the Silver Stars?
If you are from San Antonio, there's really no choice. The Stars are your team, and you should go buy your tickets now. If you're a foreigner like me, I just know that sports are 100 times more enjoyable when you pick sides, and by simple association the Stars feel distinctly closer to my heart than the Phoenix Mercury. Or maybe you'd rather root for the Los Angeles Sparks? Didn't think so.
Okay, but how good are these girls?
Honestly? I have no idea. According to Terrence Thomas from mySA.com, the Stars are ready to make their playoff push. There are 10 games left in the season, and they currently hold the third spot in the Western Conference with a pedestrian 11-13 record. 9 of those 10 games will be against contenders, too. It's been a season marred by injuries, and the road ahead looks uneven.
We have some momentum going for us, though. In out last game, the Stars destroyed the Mercury on Saturday, a team with the second best record in the WNBA right now and that had spanked them in their previous encounter. The game leaders? None other than Becky Hammon and Sophia Young. By the way, Vicki Johnson played her 400th WNBA game, a league record.
Who's playing?
This is my best guess (yes, guess - Hollinger I ain't) at tonight's starters:
| Mugshot | Name | Position | Rocks because |
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Becky Hammon | PG | Franchise player, took a dump all over an unfair Olympics team coach, comes through in the clutch, and has a blog where she comes across as a smart, interesting woman. I'm in love. Also, she's not Tony Parker. |
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Edwige Lawson-Wade | SG | Hyphenated double-surname? You kiddin' me? How cool is that? |
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Ann Wauters | C | Taller than you and can kick your ass. |
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Sophia Young | PF | She's got more post moves than Tim Duncan. |
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Vickie Johnson | SF | She's funny, and our seasoned veteran. In fact, she's the ultimate WNBA veteran. |
How can I watch tonight's game?
I checked and some games will be broadcast for free by WNBA.com. If you're interested, follow this link and click on "live access". Tonight's game is supposedly going to be there, but you'll have to sign up to NBA.com first if you haven't already. I'm not sure what we'll do about nationally televised games, but we'll cross that bridge when the time comes.
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Anyway... Go Stars Go?
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I’m with you, LD. Let’s go Becky :)
In other news… Usain Bolt destroys his own record, yet again.
by silverandblack_davis on Aug 20, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
Welcome to the W!
The Stars are pretty good and there’s no doubt that Hammon and Young are two of the best in the league. Ann Wauters is a solid center as well. Both she and Ruth Rielly have decent range with Ruth extending out to the 3 pt line. Ann is a much much better post player.
The Stars problem this season is depth. Erin Perperaglou (sp?) can get hot with her J and as can Belinda Snell (a former Mercury) but neither really can create on their own.
For a real good scoop on the Stars be sure to check out Cheryl over at Hoops Feed. I believe she lives in Austin as well. Her twitter feed includes the most comprehensive set of WNBA related links around: http://twitter.com/hoopfeed
You guys need to pick it up if you are going to make the playoffs. Right now Phx and Seattle pretty much have the top two spots but Minnesotta, LA and SA are fighting for the last two.
LA has struggled this year but is loaded with talent and Candace Parker is just now starting to get her game back after having a baby in May…I would be plenty happy if you guys can keep them out of the playoffs. I would look forward to a Phx / SA matchup in the first round. It would be just like old times!!
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How does Seattle still have a WNBA team? Does Bennett not own them?
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
Nope
7 of the 13 WNBA teams are owned by an NBA team (like the Suns / Mercury and Spurs / Silver Stars). Others like Atlanta and Connecticut and Seattle are owned independently. There’s also strong indications that Tulsa will be getting a franchise owned by local investors.
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by Seth Pollack on Aug 20, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for the insight, Stan. It’s sorely needed, because I don’t know much about the WNBA. Or anything at all. :)
I will certainly check Hoops Feed later, thanks.
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It freezes for me from time to time.
I hate the NBA.
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14-8. I think I’m the Stars’ rabbit foot.
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LD I think you can shoot better than some of these ladies
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Heh. Some shots were ugly. But I assure you I can’t shoot better… haven’t played much basketball in my life.
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That was a great shot. Too bad it was a Dream player.
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BTW, I love that. “Dream” player.
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There have been two trades in our fantasy league
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
Atlanta trades: Pick No. 19 ($0.00) Acie Law ($2,071,680.00) Al Horford ($4,026,720.00) Marvin Williams ($5,636,142.00) Atlanta recieves: DeAndre Jordan ($550,000.00) Al Thornton ($1,776,240.00) Marcus Camby ($10,000,000.00)
L.A. Clippers trades: DeAndre Jordan ($550,000.00) Al Thornton ($1,776,240.00) Marcus Camby ($10,000,000.00) L.A. Clippers recieves: Pick No. 19 ($0.00) Acie Law ($2,071,680.00) Al Horford ($4,026,720.00) Marvin Williams ($5,636,142.00)
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
L.A. Clippers trades: Brian Skinner ($1,262,575.00) Zach Randolph ($14,666,667.00) L.A. Clippers recieves: Pick No. 11 ($0.00) Yi Jianlian ($2,986,080.00) Bobby Simmons ($10,602,667.00)
New Jersey trades: Pick No. 11 ($0.00) Yi Jianlian ($2,986,080.00) Bobby Simmons ($10,602,667.00) New Jersey recieves: Brian Skinner ($1,262,575.00) Zach Randolph ($14,666,667.00)
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- DBG
Want Ray Allen? I would accept Manu and crap. :)
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Portland have anybody you want?
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
Uh. Edit your “trading block” later. I’ll take a look.
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did you propose a trade? I saw a message from you, but I can’t see it til I get home.
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
can’t *read it until I get home.
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
I was just trying to discuss something… manu and duncan for aldrige and oden as the basis… I did not realize it was you
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Manu and Duncan for Aldridge and Oden? …Daaamn.
Let’s do Manu and Duncan for KG and Allen.
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But you you give me a 6th man.
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I dont think you are in a position to negotiate. You are emotionally invested : )
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- DBG
Dunno. I just have a feeling Garnett’s gonna let me down. I trust Duncan. :)
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Sounds interesting. I’ll get back to ya on that. Meanwhile, I think I’m going to pursue a free agent. :)
ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco
I think we have to wait 20 days for that… I think we have the draft first. Draft is Aug 31. Free agency is Sep 9.
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In the meantime, think of how good KG would look in white and black.
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But it dies every couple of minutes.
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I can’t even watch it. I’m about to give up and watch it tomorrow from the archive.
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The guy calling the game is absolutely awful
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4 point game… If you guys are out Im going to give up as well… not very exciting.
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I just can’t get this feed to work. It’s driving me nuts. I get 10 seconds of video, then it dies.
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Sorry to hear that… you are missing a hell of a game ;-)
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The Dream are pulling away. Its an 8 point game and the Star keep turning it over
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Drives me nuts how the C won’t box out properly.
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Stan was right. We have no bench.
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Sorry, guys (guy? LE at least), I’m bolting. This feed won’t work for me.
Thanks for sharing the experience, LE. We’ll try again for their next game.
At least we did better than the eurogames threads. :)
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I love Becky Hammon....
I wish she was single.
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A WNBA fan is surprisingly absent from this thread.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Aug 20, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions
::sits trembling::
Too scared to say.
We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Aug 20, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe I’m a little late…
I wouldn’t go as far as to say I follow the WNBA, I do know the big names but I hardly know who the teams are. I do keep tabs on the Silver Stars and have watched them, whenever I get the chance. I’ve been a fan of them since they got here in 2003.
The team is unsurprisingly just like last year’s Spurs team. Very top heavy. Becky Hammon and Sophia Young are amazingly talented and everyone else… just isn’t. Ann Wauters ( the center) adds some depth but for whatever reason she didn’t actually join the team intill halfway through the season and they have already dug themselves in a hole. Shame they made the Finals last year.
Sorry, Stan, I wasn’t around yesterday, and it seems I’m on my own in this venture. I’ll have one for tomorrow.
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