RebKell's Junkie Boards
Board Junkies Forums
 
Log in Register FAQ Memberlist Search RebKell's Junkie Boards Forum Index

Awards
Goto page 1, 2  Next
 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    RebKell's Junkie Boards Forum Index » WNBA
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
pilight



Joined: 23 Sep 2004
Posts: 66928
Location: Where the action is


Back to top
PostPosted: 08/31/17 12:06 pm    ::: Awards Reply Reply with quote
According to Mechelle Voepel

http://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/20498233/why-minnesota-lynx-center-sylvia-fowles-win-wnba-mvp

Quote:
Every season, some awards are tougher to decide than others, and there are always late pushes for honors. In all cases, there's more than one person deserving of the award, and plenty of debate goes into all of them. So here goes:


Also All WNBA teams

http://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/20518183/los-angeles-sparks-duo-leads-espnw-all-wnba-first-team

Quote:
Third Team

F Elena Delle Donne, Washington
F Alyssa Thomas, Connecticut
C Brittney Griner, Phoenix
G Courtney Vandersloot, Chicago
G Diana Taurasi, Phoeni



_________________
I'm a lonely frog
I ain't got a home
Shades



Joined: 10 Jul 2006
Posts: 63787



Back to top
PostPosted: 08/31/17 12:20 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Voepel must be tuning into the Extended Choices MVP Poll Cool

Quote:
The top two candidates for MVP, Minnesota's Sylvia Fowles and Los Angeles' Candace Parker, are very different types of posts, but both get the job done. Parker's fluidity and versatility are her hallmarks; Fowles is a low-block dominator.



_________________
Nnekalonians 1:14 - Thou shalt not accept that which is not earned
pilight



Joined: 23 Sep 2004
Posts: 66928
Location: Where the action is


Back to top
PostPosted: 08/31/17 12:32 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Shades wrote:
Voepel must be tuning into the Extended Choices MVP Poll Cool

Quote:
The top two candidates for MVP, Minnesota's Sylvia Fowles and Los Angeles' Candace Parker, are very different types of posts, but both get the job done. Parker's fluidity and versatility are her hallmarks; Fowles is a low-block dominator.


Why? She didn't mention Quigley at all.



_________________
I'm a lonely frog
I ain't got a home
Shades



Joined: 10 Jul 2006
Posts: 63787



Back to top
PostPosted: 08/31/17 12:47 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Voepel must be tuning into the WNBA MVP and Minutes thread. I'm always here for you, Mechelle. Cool

Quote:
Brittney Griner, a player who is leading the league in scoring and who might have been in the MVP running but lost too much time to injury.



_________________
Nnekalonians 1:14 - Thou shalt not accept that which is not earned
PUmatty



Joined: 10 Nov 2004
Posts: 16361
Location: Chicago


Back to top
PostPosted: 08/31/17 1:17 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Shades wrote:
Voepel must be tuning into the WNBA MVP and Minutes thread. I'm always here for you, Mechelle. Cool

Quote:
Brittney Griner, a player who is leading the league in scoring and who might have been in the MVP running but lost too much time to injury.


Yes. No one has ever before thought that missing games affecting the MVP race.
root_thing



Joined: 28 Apr 2007
Posts: 7365
Location: Underground


Back to top
PostPosted: 08/31/17 2:24 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Nothing like the ol' four post, one guard lineup. We see it all the time in games. Rolling Eyes Razz



_________________
You can always do something else.
pilight



Joined: 23 Sep 2004
Posts: 66928
Location: Where the action is


Back to top
PostPosted: 08/31/17 2:26 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
root_thing wrote:
Nothing like the ol' four post, one guard lineup. We see it all the time in games. Rolling Eyes Razz


Parker can play all five positions, so consider her a guard for this purpose



_________________
I'm a lonely frog
I ain't got a home
sigur3



Joined: 18 Jun 2013
Posts: 6191
Location: Chicago-ish


Back to top
PostPosted: 08/31/17 2:37 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
root_thing wrote:
Nothing like the ol' four post, one guard lineup. We see it all the time in games. Rolling Eyes Razz


Yeah, I don't get why she bent the rules so badly for the first team, yet the second and third teams followed the usual G/F/C format.

Also, Taurasi should be nowhere near any All-WNBA team this season.
Michelle89



Joined: 17 Nov 2010
Posts: 16464
Location: Holland


Back to top
PostPosted: 08/31/17 4:01 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
sigur3 wrote:
root_thing wrote:
Nothing like the ol' four post, one guard lineup. We see it all the time in games. Rolling Eyes Razz


Yeah, I don't get why she bent the rules so badly for the first team, yet the second and third teams followed the usual G/F/C format.

Also, Taurasi should be nowhere near any All-WNBA team this season.


I agree



_________________
"Sue Bird and Lauren Jackson were and are the dynamic duo. They're the one-two punch. They're all the clich�s possible to describe people that perfectly complement each other, who make each other better and also bring out the best in the team." �Karen Bryant
justinabina



Joined: 19 May 2014
Posts: 162



Back to top
PostPosted: 08/31/17 5:13 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Feel sorta bad for Alyssa Thomas, who is averaging more points, assists and rebounds than Jasmine (and more assists than Chelsea Gray) but probably won't get the recognition because of all the frontcourt players in the mix.
Richyyy



Joined: 17 Nov 2005
Posts: 24357
Location: London


Back to top
PostPosted: 08/31/17 5:28 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Wow, didn't even really try to fudge it for the first team, just listed four frontcourt players and left it at that. I don't think even the WNBA would push it that far, so those teams are impossible. Mechelle just avoided making an actual decision between Charles and Nneka (presumably, seeing as Fowles/Parker was her MVP debate).



_________________
Independent WNBA coverage: http://www.wnbalien.com/
willtalk



Joined: 13 Apr 2012
Posts: 1098
Location: NorCal


Back to top
PostPosted: 08/31/17 7:27 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Where's Shoni?
toad455



Joined: 16 Nov 2005
Posts: 22475
Location: NJ


Back to top
PostPosted: 08/31/17 9:23 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
is this the first time four frontcourt players made an All-WNBA team?? Sucks that J. Jones was left off the 1st team.



_________________
LET'S GO LIBERTY!!!!!!

Twitter: @TBRBWAY
Iluvacc



Joined: 11 Jun 2005
Posts: 4167



Back to top
PostPosted: 08/31/17 9:26 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
toad455 wrote:
is this the first time four frontcourt players made an All-WNBA team?? Sucks that J. Jones was left off the 1st team.



This is not the official All WNBA team
UK1996



Joined: 03 Sep 2015
Posts: 403



Back to top
PostPosted: 08/31/17 9:29 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
If Parker can miss half a season and make The 2nd team, Sloot should be able to make 2nd team. MVP is pretty clear, but there were several players who had fantastic seasons.



_________________
Kentucky Wildcats, Sky, & Spurs
zune69



Joined: 27 May 2010
Posts: 8183



Back to top
PostPosted: 08/31/17 10:18 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
My all league teams.

1st team:
Fowles
Charles
Parker
Diggins
Gray

2nd team:
Griner
Jones
A.Thomas
Moore
Vandersloot

3rd team:
Delle Donne
Stewart
Ogwumike
J.Thomas
Quigley
Richyyy



Joined: 17 Nov 2005
Posts: 24357
Location: London


Back to top
PostPosted: 08/31/17 10:41 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
toad455 wrote:
is this the first time four frontcourt players made an All-WNBA team?? Sucks that J. Jones was left off the 1st team.

The season isn't over; no one's officially voted for anything yet.

That said, if they actually do stick to positions, Jones is battling Griner for center on the 2nd-team (and unless they've introduced it this year, the 3rd team doesn't exist).



_________________
Independent WNBA coverage: http://www.wnbalien.com/
myrtle



Joined: 02 May 2008
Posts: 32336



Back to top
PostPosted: 09/01/17 12:47 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
pilight wrote:
root_thing wrote:
Nothing like the ol' four post, one guard lineup. We see it all the time in games. Rolling Eyes Razz


Parker can play all five positions, so consider her a guard for this purpose


ok, Mary.



_________________
For there is always light,
if only we’re brave enough to see it.
If only we’re brave enough to be it.
- Amanda Gorman
Shades



Joined: 10 Jul 2006
Posts: 63787



Back to top
PostPosted: 09/01/17 7:46 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
myrtle wrote:
pilight wrote:
root_thing wrote:
Nothing like the ol' four post, one guard lineup. We see it all the time in games. Rolling Eyes Razz


Parker can play all five positions, so consider her a guard for this purpose


ok, Mary.


Is Parker any less of a guard than Delle Donne, who labels herself as such and is designated as such on the official roster? I think with Parker, the label used nowadays is point-forward because she can facilitate, unlike what we've seen from Delle Donne.... whose guard skills are more about the handle and perimeter shooting.... not particularly unique to Delle Donne.



_________________
Nnekalonians 1:14 - Thou shalt not accept that which is not earned
Iluvacc



Joined: 11 Jun 2005
Posts: 4167



Back to top
PostPosted: 09/01/17 8:07 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
zune69 wrote:
My all league teams.

1st team:
Fowles
Charles
Parker
Diggins
Gray

2nd team:
Griner
Jones
A.Thomas
Moore
Vandersloot

3rd team:
Delle Donne
Stewart
Ogwumike
J.Thomas
Quigley



We have the exact same list, although I'm sure the official team will greatly differ. I would not be surprised in the least to see Bird and Taurasi on the list. Does anyone know if they're actually having a third team?
Shades



Joined: 10 Jul 2006
Posts: 63787



Back to top
PostPosted: 09/01/17 8:19 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
If espnW wants to have a third team, that's their prerogative. It may be a way to show that they haven't completely forgotten about Griner and Delle Donne. See, they're right there on the third team.



_________________
Nnekalonians 1:14 - Thou shalt not accept that which is not earned
bballjunkie



Joined: 12 Aug 2014
Posts: 785



Back to top
PostPosted: 09/01/17 10:08 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
[quote="myrtle"][quote="pilight"][quote="root_thing"]Nothing like the ol' four post, one guard lineup. We see it all the time in games. Rolling Eyes Razz[/quote]

Parker can play all five positions, so consider her a guard for this purpose[/quote]

ok, Mary.[/quote]

Had a good giggle at that one😂
mercfan3



Joined: 23 Nov 2004
Posts: 19764



Back to top
PostPosted: 09/01/17 10:14 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
sigur3 wrote:
root_thing wrote:
Nothing like the ol' four post, one guard lineup. We see it all the time in games. Rolling Eyes Razz


Yeah, I don't get why she bent the rules so badly for the first team, yet the second and third teams followed the usual G/F/C format.

Also, Taurasi should be nowhere near any All-WNBA team this season.


The problem is, unless you want to go with five posts..who was better?

Maybe an argument for Loyd or Diggins?



_________________
“Anyone point out that a Donald Trump anagram is ‘Lord Dampnut’”- Colin Mochrie
Silky Johnson



Joined: 29 Sep 2014
Posts: 3319



Back to top
PostPosted: 09/01/17 11:03 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
What do you mean, maybe? In 2017, Skylar Diggins has been better than Diana Taurasi. That's not even really a controversial statement.



_________________
Professional Hater. The Baron of #HateHard

My team no longer exists, so I'll have to settle for hating yours.
miller40



Joined: 29 Jun 2006
Posts: 1334



Back to top
PostPosted: 09/01/17 12:10 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Silky Johnson wrote:
What do you mean, maybe? In 2017, Skylar Diggins has been better than Diana Taurasi. That's not even really a controversial statement.


I agree, but I also think Taurasi will get in based on reputation and breaking the scoring record this season.
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    RebKell's Junkie Boards Forum Index » WNBA All times are GMT - 5 Hours
Goto page 1, 2  Next
Page 1 of 2

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Powered by phpBB 2.0.17 © 2001- 2004 phpBB Group
phpBB Template by Vjacheslav Trushkin