The latest in our series detailing where WNBA teams stand looking towards next year covers the first team to be knocked out of the playoffs, the Atlanta Dream
Sometimes the numbers tell the story: Atlanta has created a roster of bad shooters, and as has been pointed out many a time, it's a make-it or miss-it game. Rhyne Howard shot 37% from the field, which puts her in inefficient volume shooter territory, and Jordin Canada's best ever three-point percentage was 33%. Tina Charles is the only effective shooter, and she may well depart for a team with a chance to win.
It's hard to say if Tanisha Wright's coaching is an issue, or whether it's the roster she and Dan Padover have assembled. The winner of a basketball game is the team that scores the most points, and having the lowest shooting percentage in the league is not the best path to scoring the most points.
They need a new coach( Curt Miller possibly) maybe sign Taiyanna Jackson to be a long term replacement to a re-signed Charles and honestly trade Gray. They are like Dallas in that they are in limbo. Barring a miracle, aren't legit contenders. They like LA have subpar facilities and bad ownership.
Better to start the rebuild now and get assets in return. I could see Gray or Sabally in Chicago, Seattle, NY, Phoenix or Minnesota and getting a decent haul.
Sometimes the numbers tell the story: Atlanta has created a roster of bad shooters, and as has been pointed out many a time, it's a make-it or miss-it game. Rhyne Howard shot 37% from the field, which puts her in inefficient volume shooter territory, and Jordin Canada's best ever three-point percentage was 33%. Tina Charles is the only effective shooter, and she may well depart for a team with a chance to win.
It's hard to say if Tanisha Wright's coaching is an issue, or whether it's the roster she and Dan Padover have assembled. The winner of a basketball game is the team that scores the most points, and having the lowest shooting percentage in the league is not the best path to scoring the most points.
They need a new coach( Curt Miller possibly) maybe sign Taiyanna Jackson to be a long term replacement to a re-signed Charles and honestly trade Gray. They are like Dallas in that they are in limbo. Barring a miracle, aren't legit contenders. They like LA have subpar facilities and bad ownership.
Better to start the rebuild now and get assets in return. I could see Gray or Sabally in Chicago, Seattle, NY, Phoenix or Minnesota and getting a decent haul.