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PostPosted: 02/05/18 12:13 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Pederson has been a really good 'glue' player - just doesn't show statistically but yeah, teams need players like that. George is obviously different and no, she's not going to be the player that makes or breaks the team so that's an exaggeration. But then neither was Pederson. This writer looks to have an Aussie bias which probably explains the 'excitement' over this signing. If Tuck can stay healthy, I think she can be the glue player for them. Anyway it is just a matter of adding some depth which is good, especially since they have had known injury problems with the bigs.



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PostPosted: 02/05/18 12:54 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Yeah, Pedersen & George are very different types of players, so picking one over the other needs to consider the expected role rather than just a simple "who's better?"

I agree about the Aussie bias factor too. Personally I think assessing George based on her WNBA career to date is more meaningful than trying to extrapolate from what she does in the WNBL. The opponents she faces down here are quite different.



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PostPosted: 02/05/18 9:07 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Shades wrote:
myrtle wrote:
Shades wrote:


Hard to argue that she wouldn’t be more useful than the #21(?) pick in the short term, but is she better than (supposedly retiring) Pedersen or other options that could be available as UFA?


I think a known quantity is 90% likely to be better than a random #21 pick.


And to be honest, I don’t think Miller has exhibited an ability to be a late pick gem spotter. What’s the lowest pick he’s ever kept?

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And their were times George looked decent. I think it depends on the matchup. Playing against 2nd string centers, she's ok.


There were times this past season Pedersen looked the best I’ve ever seen her. So the question remains is George that much better than Pedersen to make the huge difference this author is talking about? He already showed delusion with that first comment I highlighted.


We’ll see. Miller is good at making players play better than they have in the past (J Thomas, A Thomas, Stricklen, C Williams, and yes, Pedersen looked better last year than her prior years in the WNBA.


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PostPosted: 02/05/18 1:22 pm    ::: Alyssa Thomas Signs Multi-Year Deal With Connecticut Reply Reply with quote

http://www.courant.com/sports/hc-sp-alyssa-thomas-connecticut-sun-20180205-story.html



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PostPosted: 02/07/18 11:28 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Sounds like the Connecticut Sun will be bringing back a player today.


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PostPosted: 02/07/18 11:36 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Nerd2 wrote:
Sounds like the Connecticut Sun will be bringing back a player today.


Where’d you hear that?


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PostPosted: 02/07/18 11:56 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Ay Mate wrote:
Nerd2 wrote:
Sounds like the Connecticut Sun will be bringing back a player today.


Where’d you hear that?


According to Shades, Nerd2 doesn't know anything so I guess we'll have to wait and see, right?


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PostPosted: 02/07/18 12:02 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

dtsnms wrote:
Ay Mate wrote:
Nerd2 wrote:
Sounds like the Connecticut Sun will be bringing back a player today.


Where’d you hear that?


According to Shades, Nerd2 doesn't know anything so I guess we'll have to wait and see, right?


Kelsey Griffin?



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PostPosted: 02/07/18 12:03 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

mavcarter wrote:
dtsnms wrote:
Ay Mate wrote:
Nerd2 wrote:
Sounds like the Connecticut Sun will be bringing back a player today.


Where’d you hear that?


According to Shades, Nerd2 doesn't know anything so I guess we'll have to wait and see, right?


Kelsey Griffin?


Doubtful. I’m sure it’s one of the three from last year. Kizer, Pedersen or Adams.


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PostPosted: 02/07/18 12:05 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Ay Mate wrote:
mavcarter wrote:
dtsnms wrote:
Ay Mate wrote:
Nerd2 wrote:
Sounds like the Connecticut Sun will be bringing back a player today.


Where’d you hear that?


According to Shades, Nerd2 doesn't know anything so I guess we'll have to wait and see, right?


Kelsey Griffin?


Doubtful. I’m sure it’s one of the three from last year. Kizer, Pedersen or Adams.


I don't think Nerd necessarily meant a player that played last season..



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PostPosted: 02/07/18 12:08 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Griffin? Faris? Kizer? Pedersen? Henry? Lacy? Greene? McCray??


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PostPosted: 02/07/18 12:13 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

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Griffin? Faris? Kizer? Pedersen? Henry? Lacy? Greene? McCray??


It’s Griffin, Romero and Laney. Griffin and Laney played with Banham in Australia. Griffin is a lot like Pedersen so this means Pedersen isn’t coming back. I know nothing about Laney.


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PostPosted: 02/07/18 12:13 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Oh come on, if we're just throwing out names the one that'd really throw the cat in amongst the pigeons is Tina Charles...



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PostPosted: 02/07/18 12:15 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Richyyy wrote:
Oh come on, if we're just throwing out names the one that'd really throw the cat in amongst the pigeons is Tina Charles...



Actually its Kara Lawson.


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PostPosted: 02/07/18 12:15 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

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Oh come on, if we're just throwing out names the one that'd really throw the cat in amongst the pigeons is Tina Charles...


HAVE WE NOT SUFFERED ENOUGH FOR YOU?!?!?!



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PostPosted: 02/07/18 12:18 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Queenie wrote:
Richyyy wrote:
Oh come on, if we're just throwing out names the one that'd really throw the cat in amongst the pigeons is Tina Charles...


HAVE WE NOT SUFFERED ENOUGH FOR YOU?!?!?!


No. The beatings will continue until morale improves.


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PostPosted: 02/07/18 12:21 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Connecticut Sun
‏Verified account @ConnecticutSun
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📌 BREAKING: Leticia Romero has signed her rookie contract while free agents Kelsey Griffin and Betnijah Laney agreed to training camp contracts.



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PostPosted: 02/07/18 12:27 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

stever wrote:
Connecticut Sun
‏Verified account @ConnecticutSun
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📌 BREAKING: Leticia Romero has signed her rookie contract while free agents Kelsey Griffin and Betnijah Laney agreed to training camp contracts.



Wait...what? Nerd2 had the scoop? How is that possible? Twisted Evil


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PostPosted: 02/07/18 12:29 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

stever wrote:
Connecticut Sun
‏Verified account @ConnecticutSun
20m20 minutes ago

📌 BREAKING: Leticia Romero has signed her rookie contract while free agents Kelsey Griffin and Betnijah Laney agreed to training camp contracts.


I already said that lol. Well, Griffin is a Pedersen clone so she’ll take over Pedersen’s role off the bench. I guess this means Pedersen actually is retiring. Didn’t Griffin and Laney both play with Banham in Australia this season? Maybe Coach Miller told Banham to work on Griffin. Haha


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PostPosted: 02/07/18 12:30 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

dtsnms wrote:
Richyyy wrote:
Oh come on, if we're just throwing out names the one that'd really throw the cat in amongst the pigeons is Tina Charles...



Actually its Kara Lawson.


I heard Debbie Black is returning.



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PostPosted: 02/07/18 12:31 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

mavcarter wrote:
dtsnms wrote:
Richyyy wrote:
Oh come on, if we're just throwing out names the one that'd really throw the cat in amongst the pigeons is Tina Charles...



Actually its Kara Lawson.


I heard Debbie Black is returning.


Along with Pee Wee Johnson. Man was that a fun backcourt duo


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PostPosted: 02/07/18 12:51 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

mavcarter wrote:
Ay Mate wrote:
mavcarter wrote:
dtsnms wrote:
Ay Mate wrote:
Nerd2 wrote:
Sounds like the Connecticut Sun will be bringing back a player today.


Where’d you hear that?


According to Shades, Nerd2 doesn't know anything so I guess we'll have to wait and see, right?


Kelsey Griffin?


Doubtful. I’m sure it’s one of the three from last year. Kizer, Pedersen or Adams.


I don't think Nerd necessarily meant a player that played last season..


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PostPosted: 02/07/18 12:58 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Nerd2 wrote:
mavcarter wrote:
Ay Mate wrote:
mavcarter wrote:
dtsnms wrote:
Ay Mate wrote:
Nerd2 wrote:
Sounds like the Connecticut Sun will be bringing back a player today.


Where’d you hear that?


According to Shades, Nerd2 doesn't know anything so I guess we'll have to wait and see, right?


Kelsey Griffin?


Doubtful. I’m sure it’s one of the three from last year. Kizer, Pedersen or Adams.


I don't think Nerd necessarily meant a player that played last season..


You get the prize!


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PostPosted: 02/07/18 1:13 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

mavcarter wrote:

I'll accept a BMW or Versace cologne as my prize, nothing less. Razz


Dylan Blue is just terrific. Eros has been reformulated and is no longer worth it unfortunately Sad


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PostPosted: 02/07/18 2:05 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

I'm happy to see Griffin back. She's a really nice glue player. And I thought Laney had potential but hard to see how she makes this team. This team will be DEEP. Should be exciting for the fans.



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