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stever
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toad455
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Posted: 03/01/17 10:54 am ::: |
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Beard is retiring, too! Ugh, I feel so old now. I remember watching the likes of Beard, Cash, Kara Lawson, etc. is college thinking they're the next great crop of WNBA players. Now they're all retiring. Only a matter of time before Bird, Taurasi, Pondexter, Whalen, Augustus, etc. announce their retirements.
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Posted: 03/01/17 11:32 am ::: |
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toad455 wrote: |
Beard is retiring, too! Ugh, I feel so old now. I remember watching the likes of Beard, Cash, Kara Lawson, etc. is college thinking they're the next great crop of WNBA players. Now they're all retiring. Only a matter of time before Bird, Taurasi, Pondexter, Whalen, Augustus, etc. announce their retirements. |
No toad dont make me get emotional i have it made up in my mind that players like DT , Birdy Cappie CP Seimone Maya Whalen Mone will all player forever lol
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WNBA 09
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Posted: 03/01/17 11:35 am ::: |
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Beard is retiring, too! Ugh, I feel so old now. I remember watching the likes of Beard, Cash, Kara Lawson, etc. is college thinking they're the next great crop of WNBA players. Now they're all retiring. Only a matter of time before Bird, Taurasi, Pondexter, Whalen, Augustus, etc. announce their retirements. |
No toad dont make me get emotional i have it made up in my mind that players like DT , Birdy Cappie CP Seimone Maya Whalen Mone will all player forever lol
_________________ 3-Time WNBA Champion-3-Time National Champion-4-Time Olympic Champion....And Yes DT "We Got Confeti" lol
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Spark4Life
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Posted: 03/01/17 12:23 pm ::: |
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So sad when players retire. Still wish Lisa was playing. Gonna enjoy one more season of AB, grateful for that. So happy she got her ring.
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jap
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Nixtreefan
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Posted: 03/01/17 12:30 pm ::: |
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Yes yes.
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stever
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awhom111
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Posted: 03/14/17 8:44 am ::: Re: Sparks Sign Mikaela Ruef to Training Camp Contract |
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stever wrote: |
http://sparks.wnba.com/news/los-angeles-sparks-sign-mikaela-ruef-to-training-camp-contract/
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“Mikaela is a talented young post player that can stretch the defense,” said Penny Toler, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Sparks. “She has continued to improve her skills overseas every year and I’m looking forward to seeing her in training camp.” |
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I wonder if Launceston was expecting her this season? The balance of power could be shifting on Tasmania. Just kidding, I'm not even sure Hobart can field an entire team right now. |
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boom*NNEKA*nneka
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Posted: 03/16/17 4:37 pm ::: |
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Spark4Life wrote: |
So sad when players retire. Still wish Lisa was playing. Gonna enjoy one more season of AB, grateful for that. So happy she got her ring. |
Completely agree! I hated a few months ago when there was anxiety about Beard retiring. At least now we know in advance this will be her last season so we can really appreciate her this last year. One more ring for Beard! |
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awhom111
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Posted: 03/16/17 10:55 pm ::: Re: Sparks Sign Mikaela Ruef to Training Camp Contract |
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stever wrote: |
http://sparks.wnba.com/news/los-angeles-sparks-sign-mikaela-ruef-to-training-camp-contract/
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“Mikaela is a talented young post player that can stretch the defense,” said Penny Toler, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Sparks. “She has continued to improve her skills overseas every year and I’m looking forward to seeing her in training camp.” |
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I wonder if Launceston was expecting her this season? The balance of power could be shifting on Tasmania. Just kidding, I'm not even sure Hobart can field an entire team right now. |
To answer my own question, yes they were. I assume that will just head home and not play in Tasmania beforehand. Now they are trying to decide if they want to sign someone before the season or wait a few months for WNBA camp cuts. |
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stever
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myrtle
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Posted: 04/03/17 3:20 pm ::: |
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She's a nice human being. We will see if the W works out better for her than the HC gig did in college.
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Posted: 04/04/17 3:48 pm ::: |
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Love it, go Bobbie, she won't take any crap from prima donnas.
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pilight
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Posted: 04/10/17 8:52 am ::: |
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Laugh Factory Partners With 2016 WNBA Champions LA Sparks
https://lasentinel.net/laugh-factory-partners-with-2016-wnba-champions-la-sparks.html
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Both organizations will allow admission to their events with a ticket stub from the other organization’s 2017 past events. The Laugh Factory will be producing in-game content for the Sparks and fans will be seeing comedians in attendance throughout the 2017 season. The Sparks will also host a charity comedian’s basketball game at the Staples Center, tentatively scheduled for April 22, which will be broadcast live and on social media. The game will feature some of the biggest names in comedy. |
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basketballologist
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Posted: 04/10/17 10:53 pm ::: |
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Do you think its feasible for the Sparks to trade the #11 pick for say maybe a backup seasoned vet that can come off the bench at the 3 position and be a knockdown shooter?
Scenarios
1. Connecticut get #11 pick; Los Angeles get Shekinna Stricklen?
2. Dallas get the #11 pick; Los Angeles get Jordan Hooper?
3. Seattle get the #11 pick: Los Angeles get Jenna O'Hea?
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jap
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Posted: 04/10/17 10:58 pm ::: |
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Do you think its feasible for the Sparks to trade the #11 pick for say maybe a backup seasoned vet that can come off the bench at the 3 position and be a knockdown shooter?
Scenarios
1. Connecticut get #11 pick; Los Angeles get Shekinna Stricklen?
2. Dallas get the #11 pick; Los Angeles get Jordan Hooper?
3. Seattle get the #11 pick: Los Angeles get Jenna O'Hea? |
Ana Dabovic may very well end up being that backup 3 role player. However, we can use someone with better defensive skills than Ana who can hit from downtown and be developed into a starter eventually.
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basketballologist
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Posted: 04/10/17 11:00 pm ::: |
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I still think the Sparks need a consistent three point shooter. That's the only thing really missing off their roster. Unless they draft Karlie Samuelson #35 overall. But they got some good defensive perimeter players with Beard, Carson, and Sims. They really need a shooter and I didn't see Dabovic name on the roster
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basketballologist
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Posted: 04/10/17 11:04 pm ::: |
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I can see Agler trading for an experienced player and going with 11 players instead of taking a rookie contract.
Starters
G-Sims
G-Beard
G-Carson
F-Ogwumike
F-Parker
Reserves
6-Lavender
7-Gray
8-Williams
9-Jackson-Jones
10-Warley-Talbert
11-The shooter we get for the #11 pick
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hangtyme24
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Posted: 04/10/17 11:47 pm ::: |
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jap wrote: |
basketballologist wrote: |
Do you think its feasible for the Sparks to trade the #11 pick for say maybe a backup seasoned vet that can come off the bench at the 3 position and be a knockdown shooter?
Scenarios
1. Connecticut get #11 pick; Los Angeles get Shekinna Stricklen?
2. Dallas get the #11 pick; Los Angeles get Jordan Hooper?
3. Seattle get the #11 pick: Los Angeles get Jenna O'Hea? |
Ana Dabovic may very well end up being that backup 3 role player. However, we can use someone with better defensive skills than Ana who can hit from downtown and be developed into a starter eventually. |
You're right, Dabo is nowhere to be found on the roster. I wonder if she is coming over late, or upset with a decrease in playing time. Either way I think we need a 3-point shooter as well. Alexis Prince did shoot 41% last year, and at 6'2 I could see why she is projected as a late first, early second round selection. I haven't watched too many Baylor games, but Prince never really stood out to me. If Penny keeps the pick expect a head scratcher lol. Jk. I'd trade #11 for O'Hea or Quigley, but I doubt either one would be attainable. I'm not sold on Williams either but I don't think she'd have much trade value after the injury. If anyone can get Williams and Gray playing to their potential it's Coach Agler.
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Michelle89
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Posted: 04/11/17 12:14 am ::: |
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Your not going to get O'Hea for the 11th pick..
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basketballologist
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Posted: 04/11/17 9:07 am ::: |
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Would be so nice to see Sydney Wiese drop all the way to #11.....
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