Discussing coaching changes across the WNBA + Reaction to 2023 All-Star reserves | Around The Rim

Discussing coaching changes across the WNBA + Reaction to 2023 All-Star reserves | Around The Rim
LaChina Robinson and Terrika-Foster Brasby start the show by honoring the memory of Nikki McCray-Penson and share the importance of raising awareness for breast cancer. Next, they discuss the coaching changes with James Wade leaving the Chicago Sky and the Phoenix Mercury releasing Vanessa Nygaard. Plus, they share their standout players and surprises to this year’s WNBA All-Star reserves.
0:00 Remembering Nikki McCray-Penson
4:57 Importance of raising awareness for breast cancer
6:44 Coaching changes across WNBA
7:13 James Wade leaves Chicago Sky
17:44 Phoenix Mercury release Vanessa Nygaard
21:22 What went wrong with Vanessa Nygaard and the Phoenix Mercury
25:43 Possible candidates for open coaching roles
27:04 All-Star reserves announced
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[@jesserayray7175]

The fact that BG only has 1 championship is a shame. I blame the GM before the coach.

[@krystelmcneil6811]

I wonder if James Wade leaving affects D Wade coming into ownership. Just because it made the organization look so messy and down bad

[@Ras-Agency8811]

Love this Show

[@TheLantran]

If Steven A Smith ever leaves.. It would be all over for ESPN!

[@nikolayjerev6138]

Would be great day, it cannot be any worse than him

[@nikolayjerev6138]

Where the B G dude will play next season?

[@thespicypimp423]

It's not what you do, but how you do it. I don’t begrudge Wade for taking advantage of new opportunities, but coaches and players who quit on a team mid-season (or game -- Antonio Brown) are total trash. Period. All that aside, if the players stay focused on themselves, they'll be fine. What I am concerned about is the long-term direction of the team from a management standpoint. This bs move underscores why coaches should never be GM's. When something like this happens, it leaves a much bigger void than assistant coaches stepping up and taking over. Now an entirely new strategy needs to be developed. Going forward, I hope Sky execs keep those positions separate.
With all that said, LET'S GO SKY!

[@JasonBourne-ei7vs]

Definitely watching all the summer league games over anything from the WNGBT

[@tonyperkis420]

Who cares

[@catbreath8361]

Exactly.

[@krystelmcneil6811]

You do