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PostPosted: 04/12/18 9:27 am    ::: Diamond's path to the W: Tennessee to Turkey Reply Reply with quote
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/12/sports/basketball/diamond-deshields-wnba-draft.html

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“I used to kind of take more breaks because I could,” DeShields said. “Before I was able to maneuver on the court better than most people because of my natural ability. Now I want to dominate.”




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PostPosted: 04/12/18 9:31 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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“Being at Tennessee, there’s a Lady Vol way — ‘This is how Lady Vols do things, this is how Lady Vols behave, this is how Lady Vols talk, this is how we walk.’ I’m blessed to have gone to Tennessee and been a part of that, but there always is the personal side of everybody that is maybe different from what the university has sculpted as their idea. That’s why I say I’m a unicorn.”




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PostPosted: 04/12/18 9:39 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
She used to take plays off, kinda like Randy Moss? Surprised



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Now the girls downstairs are asking me, ‘What it’s like, what’s different?’” DeShields said. “When I made my decision to turn pro, it wasn’t in a sense of who’s done this before, who can I call to ask? I was like, I’m going. I don’t know who’s done it, I don’t care who’s done it. I feel good about it so I’m going to do it.”

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PostPosted: 04/12/18 9:50 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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“Being at Tennessee, there’s a Lady Vol way — ‘This is how Lady Vols do things, this is how Lady Vols behave, this is how Lady Vols talk, this is how we walk.’ I’m blessed to have gone to Tennessee and been a part of that, but there always is the personal side of everybody that is maybe different from what the university has sculpted as their idea. That’s why I say I’m a unicorn.”




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Despite garnering multiple national freshman of the year awards, DeShields departed after only one season with the Tar Heels, later admitting she acted like a “knucklehead” as a freshman


There’s that word Reeve lives to use. Her policy is to avoid knuckleheads. I suppose a player could mature out of being a knucklehead, but that doesn’t necessarily happen. She still comes off as a bit kooky.



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PostPosted: 04/12/18 11:14 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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Despite garnering multiple national freshman of the year awards, DeShields departed after only one season with the Tar Heels, later admitting she acted like a “knucklehead” as a freshman


There’s that word Reeve lives to use. Her policy is to avoid knuckleheads. I suppose a player could mature out of being a knucklehead, but that doesn’t necessarily happen. She still comes off as a bit kooky.


Will the bashing continue once she's drafted ? Jw



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PostPosted: 04/12/18 11:14 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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Shades wrote:
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Despite garnering multiple national freshman of the year awards, DeShields departed after only one season with the Tar Heels, later admitting she acted like a “knucklehead” as a freshman


There’s that word Reeve lives to use. Her policy is to avoid knuckleheads. I suppose a player could mature out of being a knucklehead, but that doesn’t necessarily happen. She still comes off as a bit kooky.


Will the bashing continue once she's drafted ? Jw


Probability: High



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PostPosted: 04/12/18 11:22 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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WNBA 09 wrote:
Shades wrote:
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Despite garnering multiple national freshman of the year awards, DeShields departed after only one season with the Tar Heels, later admitting she acted like a “knucklehead” as a freshman


There’s that word Reeve lives to use. Her policy is to avoid knuckleheads. I suppose a player could mature out of being a knucklehead, but that doesn’t necessarily happen. She still comes off as a bit kooky.


Will the bashing continue once she's drafted ? Jw


Probability: High


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PostPosted: 04/12/18 12:11 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
pilight wrote:
WNBA 09 wrote:
Shades wrote:
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Despite garnering multiple national freshman of the year awards, DeShields departed after only one season with the Tar Heels, later admitting she acted like a “knucklehead” as a freshman


There’s that word Reeve lives to use. Her policy is to avoid knuckleheads. I suppose a player could mature out of being a knucklehead, but that doesn’t necessarily happen. She still comes off as a bit kooky.


Will the bashing continue once she's drafted ? Jw


Probability: High


Very high, especially if she doesn't back it up. At least she's honest though and I still like the potential, but I could understand why some GMs and coaches would be hesitant with her kind of personality..



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PostPosted: 04/12/18 12:38 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
mavcarter wrote:
pilight wrote:
WNBA 09 wrote:
Shades wrote:
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Despite garnering multiple national freshman of the year awards, DeShields departed after only one season with the Tar Heels, later admitting she acted like a “knucklehead” as a freshman


There’s that word Reeve lives to use. Her policy is to avoid knuckleheads. I suppose a player could mature out of being a knucklehead, but that doesn’t necessarily happen. She still comes off as a bit kooky.


Will the bashing continue once she's drafted ? Jw


Probability: High


Very high, especially if she doesn't back it up. At least she's honest though and I still like the potential, but I could understand why some GMs and coaches would be hesitant with her kind of personality..


I have no doubt in my mind that she will back it up . I cannot wait ! Cool Cool



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PostPosted: 04/12/18 12:55 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
WNBA 09 wrote:
mavcarter wrote:
pilight wrote:
WNBA 09 wrote:
Shades wrote:
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Despite garnering multiple national freshman of the year awards, DeShields departed after only one season with the Tar Heels, later admitting she acted like a “knucklehead” as a freshman


There’s that word Reeve lives to use. Her policy is to avoid knuckleheads. I suppose a player could mature out of being a knucklehead, but that doesn’t necessarily happen. She still comes off as a bit kooky.


Will the bashing continue once she's drafted ? Jw


Probability: High


Very high, especially if she doesn't back it up. At least she's honest though and I still like the potential, but I could understand why some GMs and coaches would be hesitant with her kind of personality..


I have no doubt in my mind that she will back it up . I cannot wait ! Cool Cool


I hope so, she’s one of my favorites as well. Cool



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PostPosted: 04/12/18 1:14 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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“Being at Tennessee, there’s a Lady Vol way — ‘This is how Lady Vols do things, this is how Lady Vols behave, this is how Lady Vols talk, this is how we walk.’ I’m blessed to have gone to Tennessee and been a part of that, but there always is the personal side of everybody that is maybe different from what the university has sculpted as their idea. That’s why I say I’m a unicorn.”



I kinda like this. Rebellious can be a good thing. It can also be an ego thing. Or both. So I guess we'll eventually decide which kind of a thing DD is up to and what she grows into. I wish her the best and hope she lives up to her potential.



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PostPosted: 04/12/18 2:21 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
My not scientifically backed opinion is that the parents erred naming their child. From this, all the bs flowed.



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