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Admiral_Needa
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greg5222
Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 728
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Posted: 10/17/21 4:16 pm ::: |
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Congrats to the WNBA Champions Chicago Sky!!!
PEACE & LOVE GO MYSTICS!!!!!
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Rock Hard
Joined: 02 Aug 2010 Posts: 5399 Location: Chocolate Paradise
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Posted: 10/17/21 4:56 pm ::: |
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You made a Chicago 2022 thread before a Phoenix 2022 thread?đ
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johnjohnW
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Posted: 10/17/21 5:48 pm ::: |
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Congrats to Chicago. They earned it.
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ChiSky54
Joined: 19 Jun 2019 Posts: 676 Location: Chicago
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Admiral_Needa
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Rock Hard
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Rock Hard
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Posted: 10/17/21 6:18 pm ::: |
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If Chicago does not keep DeShields I love for them to go after Rebecca Allen. She has the length, quickness, and a commitment to playing defense that would make a nice addition to the squad.
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jmpenn90
Joined: 09 May 2008 Posts: 461
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Posted: 10/17/21 6:19 pm ::: |
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What a crazy and wonderful season. The talent was always there but injuries hurt us all season. It was wonderful to see it all come together when it mattered the most. Congratulations Chicago!
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Admiral_Needa
Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 10481 Location: Tiburon, CA
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bryan_february_
Joined: 28 Aug 2015 Posts: 705 Location: USA
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Posted: 10/17/21 7:11 pm ::: |
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I just like watching Vandersloot play. She is like maestro with the ball, the accuracy and creativity of her passes is a joy to watch.
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Cooper2009
Joined: 04 Nov 2017 Posts: 197 Location: Atlanta
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Posted: 10/17/21 9:51 pm ::: |
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If they can keep this squad together another 2-3 years they can win another.
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Skyfan22
Joined: 12 Aug 2013 Posts: 526
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Posted: 10/17/21 10:21 pm ::: |
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I posted at the beginning of the season that I wanted the Sky to win this year even over my Wings. So happy they were able to do it, but could not imagine itâd be this dramatic or Iâd be this thrilled. So happy fir my 2 fave players of all. Those two decided to team up and create something really beautiful!!! Sky, after this terrific tide, Iâll let you win another next year over my Wings!
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Milks26
Joined: 25 Mar 2021 Posts: 830
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Posted: 10/17/21 10:40 pm ::: |
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My 2nd team won. I called them pre season they delivered.
However, with that being said send DeShields to Texas. I don't know what's up with her lately but, she got her ring now she needs new air. (for Thorton)
I was never high on Ndour (especially after her trash season with the Wings) - move on from her to.
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Skyfan22
Joined: 12 Aug 2013 Posts: 526
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Posted: 10/17/21 11:06 pm ::: |
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The advanced stats article regarding the best of the to 25 put Catchings as the GOAT and Parker as runner up. I wonder if this year will change things at all amongst the top 2. I believe the article stated, âAnd it wasnât even close.â But maybe now Parker has closed the gap.
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J-Spoon
Joined: 31 Jan 2009 Posts: 6827
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Posted: 10/18/21 1:23 am ::: |
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after Chicago pays Sloot, Quigley, Copper and their first round pick
Sloot/Evans
Quigley/1st round pick
Copper
Stevens/Hebard
Parker
they are going to have about 240K left for 3 or 4 players (That breaks down to two inexpensive contracts and on 90/100k contract)
(That is assuming that Sloot, Quigley and Cooper average out at about 195K considering Sloot and Copper could legitimately get the 228k max I might be under counting).
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jewelsongs
Joined: 07 May 2010 Posts: 388
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Posted: 10/18/21 9:30 am ::: |
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What a great end of the season for CP3. She will always be a Spark to me, and I am so happy for her.
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Skyfan22
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Posted: 10/21/21 7:41 pm ::: |
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I feel like part of the improvement of the Sky was attributable to Azura getting healthy. This is her first season that she ended healthy. Hopefully, this is a trend. She could be the next Finals MVP if so.
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Cooper2009
Joined: 04 Nov 2017 Posts: 197 Location: Atlanta
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Posted: 10/21/21 9:36 pm ::: |
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Skyfan22 wrote: |
I feel like part of the improvement of the Sky was attributable to Azura getting healthy. This is her first season that she ended healthy. Hopefully, this is a trend. She could be the next Finals MVP if so. |
This. Azura had moments where the defense completely forgot what she could do, and she made them pay for it. If she remains healthy she could become their offense presence in the post. Look for Hebard to continue developing strongly. I want them to somehow keep this group together, VanderQuigs and Candace wonât be around forever, build around Copper, Azura, and Deshields(find your shot because the defense is there)⌠and continue developing Evans and Brown
The Sky also have the 6th or 7th pick? Do they go Post or Guard? Who do they have signed or suspended that could be coming back?
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Rock Hard
Joined: 02 Aug 2010 Posts: 5399 Location: Chocolate Paradise
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Posted: 10/22/21 7:53 am ::: |
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Cooper2009 wrote: |
Skyfan22 wrote: |
I feel like part of the improvement of the Sky was attributable to Azura getting healthy. This is her first season that she ended healthy. Hopefully, this is a trend. She could be the next Finals MVP if so. |
This. Azura had moments where the defense completely forgot what she could do, and she made them pay for it. If she remains healthy she could become their offense presence in the post. Look for Hebard to continue developing strongly. I want them to somehow keep this group together, VanderQuigs and Candace wonât be around forever, build around Copper, Azura, and Deshields(find your shot because the defense is there)⌠and continue developing Evans and Brown
The Sky also have the 6th or 7th pick? Do they go Post or Guard? Who do they have signed or suspended that could be coming back? |
What the Sky do in free agency next year will direct what path they take in the draft.
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Skyfan22
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Posted: 10/22/21 11:44 am ::: |
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I have a burning question. Winstrust looks like such a great venue, much better than the All-State âCorrectional Facility.â Why is there such a crappy door? Anybody been there that can let me know the quality of the venue?
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Skyfan22
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Posted: 10/24/21 5:32 pm ::: |
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Realized while watching my Bears get slaughtered, that it doesnât matter, cuz the Sky won! Woot. This will be my self-soothing facto for at least the next year.
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ChiSky54
Joined: 19 Jun 2019 Posts: 676 Location: Chicago
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Posted: 10/24/21 6:21 pm ::: |
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Skyfan22 wrote: |
I have a burning question. Winstrust looks like such a great venue, much better than the All-State âCorrectional Facility.â Why is there such a crappy door? Anybody been there that can let me know the quality of the venue? |
It's a new facility (opened in 2017), and I haven't seen anything that shoddy in the public areas. The restrooms are open, so no doors to go in and out. As I said somewhere here, it is surprising that a building that is for DePaul University and Chicago Sky basketball, McCormick Place and concerts would have such a cheap door.
https://wintrustarena.com/arena-info/
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THE WINTRUST ARENA, THE PREMIERE EVENT SPACE, IS A GAME CHANGER FOR MCCORMICK SQUARE AND TOURISM IN THE COMMUNITY.
DESIGNED BY THE INTERNATIONALLY-RENOWNED ARCHITECTURE FIRM PELLI CLARKE PELLI, THE NEW BUILDING IS UNIQUE FROM AN ARCHITECTURAL STANDPOINT COMPLEMENTING MCCORMICK PLACE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.
THE WINTRUST ARENA IS A MULTI-PURPOSE VENUE FOR CONCERTS, SPORTING EVENTS, GENERAL SESSION HALL FOR BUSINESS MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS AS WELL OTHER MAJOR SPECIAL EVENTS. WITH 10,000 SEATS AND 22 STATE OF THE ART SUITES, THE WINTRUST ARENA CAN ACCOMMODATE A MYRIAD OF EVENTS. FEATURING A FIRST-CLASS NCAA BASKETBALL COURT THAT IS THE NEW HOME COURT FOR DEPAUL UNIVERSITY MENâS AND WOMENâS BASKETBALL TEAMS. THE ARENA ALSO SERVES AS THE HOME FOR THE WNBA BASKETBALL TEAM THE CHICAGO SKY.
PART OF A VIBRANT AND WALKABLE URBAN EXPERIENCE FOR CONVENTION GOERS, THE WINTRUST ARENA IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF MCCORMICK SQUARE, MAKING IT A PRIME TOURISM DESTINATION FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE. THE ARENA SERVES AS A FURTHER CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE HISTORIC MOTOR ROW ALONG SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE AND OTHER SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS.
THE WINTRUST ARENA IS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN PIER AND EXPOSITION AUTHORITY (MPEA) AND DEPAUL UNIVERSITY |
I guess they don't care about the folks using the non-public areas!
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Randy
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root_thing
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