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[Shades]

[NYL_WNBA_FAN]

Honestly the numbers support Shades. My original thought, not only are Jones’ offensive numbers awesome but her defensive play appears great. The numbers support that from a defensive +/- per 40. However, CT was also a similarly better defensive team with her last year too. Being at games in person for me is a big difference in the way I view players but I think I just originally underestimated her two-way performance last year.

Either way, she’s a star player and there’s no two ways about it. She’s a solid offensive player with a versatile game and her D is high end too.

One area that is definitely improved is Jones’ midrange shooting percentage. It’s up significantly albeit in a small sample size. So in my own defense I do think there’s increased versatility to her game. I wouldn’t label it “most improved” compared say to Kelsey Plum or anyone else I’m missing though.

You don’t often see all three of a “big 3” at the 3, 4 and 5 spots but it’s an interesting construct that’s clearly working.

Say what you want about Curt Miller but you can’t dispute that he’s won with different types of teams with a variety of styles.

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The poster formerly known as LibWNBAFan.