UGH, UGH, and UGH. With the upcoming season about to begin here is some miserable news. E. was signed by the Phoenix Mercury. Now she joins Britney Griner, Diana Taurasi and her wife Penny Taylor who has become their GM. Sandy Brondello remains the Coach.
I have watched my last LA game(only watched them to see E.) Never liked the Sun either for obvious reasons.
Now we shall see if Kia, and Piph stay with New York Liberty.
UGH - wear to start - I don't often disagree with you, but -
1 - In the interest of fairness, along with the Lib to a degree, the Phoenix Mercury are our team. We don't typically follow closely and have only been to a few games over the years (Phoenix is a bit of a hike for a game). But do root for them, watch them on TV at times, and may try to do a game this season.
2 - Penny Taylor is an Assistant Coach, not the GM. She joins Julie Hargrove on Brondello's staff. Hargrove is a former U of A player (Julie Blase) and is Lute Olsen's granddaughter. She's been an assistant with the Mercury forever, Taylor played for them.
3 - DT is an exciting player. Who will be out at least until mid-season following back surgery. I don't carry grudges from college days. During the one season we had a partial package courtside, saw up close that she does take a beating and keep on ticking.
4 - Griner is a favorite - I even have a Griner jersey. Why she ever went to Baylor is beyond me.
5 - Being signed by anyone is not miserable news. There are not a lot of slots, and a lot of player's careers are cut short by the young blood coming up behind them.
I wish Carson the best at Phoenix, hope they keep her, they can use all the help they can get.
