Uhm. The context of this conversation went sideways. I'm not rooting for anyone of the 2 as a clear option for Dallas. I already said from my 1st post EITHER OF THEM FITS. I'm just saying that if Dallas drafts Azzi, they need to let Arike go. And you made a case for Arike so I replied against it.

WAS.
And, their game is not similar at all. Azzi is elite off-ball. Arike needs to dribble and pull up—her catch and shoot numbers are nowhere near Azzi's.

I know about Azzi's injury history. And I know some scouts are counting it in their mocks, but I'm judging players purely on their skills.

For me, it "should not" be as it seems.
Whether you pick Azzi or Awa, Arike complicates it.
Azzi is way better at SG than Arike.
If they pick Awa as a 4/PF, I want Aziaha to play that 2-guard as a microwave scorer than Arike.
Paige can do her on-ball work easier.
I love Maddy at the 3.
Li at the 5.

Project B is projected to earn $1B in the international market. That's why they can give 2M per player. Sad, but that money is hard to come by, so I do understand those players

It is. I'm mostly rooting for great players to be under great coaches, and based on what I've seen their schemes are. If they fit the way that team will play no matter the personnel.

I don't even think Betts fits Dallas. Their new coach, Jose Fernandez loves to play FAST. Like, really, really fast. Lots of Screening sets. And he has this unorthodox Zone Offense.

I agree not trusting Portland. The coach approach is undesirable.

That looks interesting. But again we all have to wait if they're even going to get most of the team back.

Although, I also get how Cheryl operates where she thinks long term as well. Kosu was actually a nice get, coz she wanted that Point of Attack Defender, hence why she still traded for DiJonai.

I agree on this.
The only thing that worries me is Toronto having Brondello, coz JJ and BG weren't utilized optimally. But on the other side of my brain, Betts is more active in scoring than those 2, so Sandy probably have more to work with (as seen when JJ tries harder. see:Finals)

You're not going to draft Fam if she's available at #2?

For the Lynx, I'm not high that getting everybody back will get them over, even with Olivia. Based on what I watched, them having a "mid" rim rate is against 5-out.

Plus, Cheryl already played with Brunson & Fowles, she will know what to do.

Uhm, Awa Fam and Valencia actually play 5-out. You can play 5-out with an elite Roller. Heck, they play Jessica!!!
Awa is not a post up player. Second, even if Awa is on the bench, that's a huge help to Allana.

That Championship or bust was last season. I doubt the Lynx will be able to keep their core intact. And Lan was overworked all season and was even benched in the semis. I love Lan but they've been too small out there.

She is.
She has to solidify her post defense, and I believe she can (just look how Phee solidified hers despite being undersize). Awa has the have the tools. But more importantly, for me, she is already a High IQ player and have honed the tiniest details—like screening angles and passing lanes.

and as for #1, expansion team are technically getting a haul of players that are mid tier. That's why they still need to tank if they want an incoming star.

I agree very much with #2 and #3

😭 Getting Flau'jae seems great though, but the Sky is crumbling.

Everyone knows it at this point. 😭
In more ways than one.

Although, good luck finding that big. But if they keep Awak Kuier, Li Yueru and Luisa Geiselsöder, they might cook

That's Bibb, Curt Miller did wonders on Jonquel though.

Cheryl will keep the pick.
Unless she get Stewie or JJ.
Unlike her reputation, Cheryl actually adjusts based on circumstances. I think she wanted to win last season, coz it's their last chance together, and knows her team didn't had the sauce to finish.

That's the tricky part.
Coz Cheryl will pick either Azzi (she loves UConn players) or Awa Fam (she loves Mobile bigs and passing).