Playing this back, I realized I misspoke a couple of times. I referred to this season as Christie Sides' first year as a head coach, when I meant her first two seasons, of course.
Explanation unecessary...we all know what you really meant. You were incredibly insightful and spot on. Kelly was just setting up the calm before the storm. Been liking every one of your podcasts, but this one convinced me that it was time to hit the subscribe button. Aloha!
This woman is a true blue hard nosed executive who knows how to finesse change and growth. The changes she'll make are going to force every team to reevaluate how they're doing business.
yes, I don't see how people would expect her to throw a coach that took a team to the playoffs for the first time since 2016 with more wins than the two previous seasons combined under the bus. We may have different views on whether that was Sides' good work or "other reasons" but it still needs to be handled the right way. Potentially parting ways on good terms sends a message to future coaches about how the organization treats it's staff..
@@ChrisSavenSH Yep, that's just a good practice in general. You don't trash people you let go, especially publicly and potentially burn future bridges with someone who sees that. I mean what if you are a potential coaching hire and you see a press conference with a new President who comes in and immediately publicly talks about how much the previous Coach sucked (despite going from worst to the playoffs). However, the saying "what got you here won't get you there" exists for a reason .... someone like Krauskopf would understand that. It's entirely possible that Sides was actually the right Coach to get the team out of the gutter and on solid ground, but it certainly doesn't seem to me like she has the skill to take them to the level of a legit and perennial contender.
@ChrisSavenSH People say that because most don't know how to lead people. Leading isn't roasting someone when you're "done with them". That just shows everyone your ethics suck and respect is lost.
I’m a veteran of corporate America. Besides wanting to improve the team and become a top notch organization, the primary job is to hire new people. So far they have brought on 2 experienced executives to be in charge. Now while doing this, there is a PR job to come across as a thoughtful, and responsible culture. The first job was well done. You get rid of Dunn by promoting her to a meaningless position. They probably told her she had a year or two to find a new home. The next job is to find a new coach. Ideally to get rid of a bad coach it’s best to find them a job at a college or overseas. These executives have relationships and can easily make Sides landing somewhere rather easy. But in the press conference you don’t bad mouth Sides, you mention how she withstood such difficulties and got your team to the playoffs. She didn’t once say she was a good coach, that she mad good game time decisions..or that she knew basketball. This woman just gave Sides a recommendation for her next job. These are smart executives, I doubt they want to be in the spotlight answering questions about bad coaching.
💯. She's addressing this the right way. Lin Dunn still has value as an advisor to help the new leadership transition in. I believe Lin Dunn wants to return to retirement. She'll be around long enough to help the new management settle in, then return to retirement. It's the professional way for all concerned to do this. I agree that highlighting Sides' accomplishments is appropriate. It shows prospective new coach candidates that this executive doesn't humiliate her staff publicly. It allows Sides to keep her dignity and potentially find a new job that better fits her qualifications.
Awesome breakdown. And like others here I saw right through her words. I knew she was saying good things about Sides as a person , but not once did she mention her being the Coach they were going with into the next phase she talked about. I could tell she was not keeping Sides right off.
Linn Dunn was rewarded for being faithful and it was said she chose the 'Sr Advisor” title herself. Kelly already said she was in the meetings with them. Her input is valued by Kelly.
FOR me, I would have likely picked up on my interest for the Rest of the WNBA and would have likely tuned in on the rest of the playoffs--at least for a few minutes here and there, if not for the hate and racism and violence and mental attacks on Caitlin Clark. Had Caitlin been treated neutrally or unbiasedly, non-prejudice, I would be okay watching other players or teams. But due to my moral values, there is No Way No How I can support all the racism and hate towards Caitlin from The WNBA/Refs, NBA (they pay the WNBA), and most of the media (BSPN, ABC, Disney, etc), AND Now NIKE, that is the reason. I feel many other CC fans would have also watched at least a little more of the other teams. The Fever WOULD have won their first series vs The Sun and from there maybe have even won the whole thing. But, The WNBA/Refs and the media mentioned above were not having any of it and instead resorted to hate, racism and prejudice, attacking Caitlin's greatness at every turn, which is why they ROBBED her of at least a CO-MVP, and they tried to rob her of the ROTY, too. Now, those evil and wicked BSPN ladies (they know who they are) and others are praising Caitlin and appear happy she won the ROTY ONLY because they robbed her of the MVP award AND because Reese was "injured." These are the reasons why many of us feel vomiting when thing of the WNBA when Caitlin is not playing. PLEASE TUNE IN (IF ABLE) TO WATCH CAITLIN PLAY GOLF THIS SUMMER!!!.....
A good "manager" knows how to change a coach without destroying that coach. Christy Sides was over her head with Caitlyn, that doesn't mean she will never be a great coach in the future. It is a learning moment for Christy Sides, not a career ending moment. They are doing this in a way to not hurt her future chances as a coach. Classy!
I believe that. Sides wasn’t good at game management and finding her best roster combinations. The whole team (minus 1), appeared to be having a lot of fun playing together.
I don't believe that Sides will ever be a good coach, let alone a great coach. She exhibited on-going deficiencies in judgment, seemingly beyond repair, as she never improved throughout the entire season.
FINALLY. A TH-camr who gets it. I swear this entire thing went right over everyone else’s head. Insane. What Kelly said in this presser makes me now 100% sure that Sides is out.
That’s not true! Sides had a three year contract. Still a year left. They would have to buy her out to get rid of her. The new GM is essentially telling her “You have ONE year to impress me, or you’re gone.” That’s what that carefully designed comment meant.
@@frankiek2269 after all the sellout crowds fever brought this past season, Fever could probably afford to buy out Sides' contract if they want to. It could be as you say, that they give her one more year to prove herself under the new leadership But i wonder if keeping sides will damage their chances of attracting the quality of free agents that they want
If they want a Championship Team, They Need a Championship Coach. Sides unfortunately she needs to go. She doesn’t have the goods. But I wish her well.
Every time I listen to Kelly answer the question about Sides, I’m convinced Kelly will fire Sudes. Kelly was struggling to answer the question of Sides. Struggling to give her any credit of being a good ‘coach’. Only said she was a culture builder and good person. Kelly is waiting to make the decision with Amber Cox.
Yep, it doesn't matter who wins now , we've collected all our infinity rings from the losses of all our haters getting knocked out of the playoffs. 😂😂😂😂
I agree with you. She gave Sides the obligatory accolades necessary to send her off in a friendly manner. Totally professional and not in a mean way. She stopped short of saying she is a good coach. I think she’s letting these changes transpire in a timely order.
Wow, Adrienne. I thought that I was the only one who thought the same way as me. I feel Side's will be gone next season. She tried her best but now the Fever needs someone new. A coach who will appreciate CC and her Iowa-style play.
I agree 100%. I watched her presser and her answers a bout Sides were very controlled. She spke about how Sides helped change the team's culture, but nothing about her coaching skills. Sides is over head and cannot coach this team to a finals.
Agree 100%❤! It's front office revamp so there's no reason to stick with CSides mediocrity if you want this team to compete at the highest level and win a championship title.
Mediocrity?? Do idolators really think any coach in the world would have performed better than what the Sides coached 2024 the Fever did. If you do??? You’re Waaay more seriously ignorant than I thought.
So, according to your statement, that must make Sides the best coach in the world if no other coach could have gotten more out of that Fever team? @DustyTail
Dusty whatever, yes I think any grade school coach would have done better than sides. Fire her yesterday- 2 season's is enough of her... getting worse not better. Teach her how to take some responsibility for her terrible coaching decisions.. use 1 of her timeouts to get a clue....
She doesn't need to wait the Sky and Atlanta coach we're fired as soon as the season was over,if Sides is not fired I guarantee u they will tell her to let CC play the way she wants to play
Krauskopf improvised a polite and typical "we're sorry to have to let you go" HR speech for Sides. Praising her for vague qualities (culture, resilience, leadership...), without pronouncing the word "basketball". It is clear Fever are already looking for a new HC. No need for drama (i.e. firing Sides) until that next coach is signed into a smooth and quiet transition.
I refuse to watch the WNBA anymore until they start treating Clark Fairly and stop with all the white privilege BS! I'm a sports fan not an activist fan!
Well, I'm a sports fan AND an activist, and I still hate it-- maybe even more than you, because I agree with them about the cause, and can't stand that instead of trying to work together with Caitlin and others to try to fix the problems that they, and I, believe exist, they're attacking her as if she caused those problems, or is actively worsening them, when all she's doing is being an amazing basketball player and being as good a person as she knows how to be...which is as amazingly good as her game is. And... instead of being pro-solutions, they're just coming off as anti-white (I say "coming off as," because they don't hate all the white players on their own teams). So on top of being so unlikeable as to make it hard not to be turned off to the whole WNBA, they're really incompetent activists. In fact, they are worse than incompetent, because they are setting their own cause back, and making enemies of people who might otherwise support it.
Hello young lady. Been quietly watching you for a minute. I am coach Elliott. Your evaluation is spot on and we'll thought out. Keep. up the honest good work. Takecare I am riding with you on this one.
This was exactly my take on the interview. This was a very respectful response by Kelly. Other youtubers are click baiting the heck out of this interview. I just don't buy it.
I first took this as Sides was still in - but thank you for giving me hope that the Team will have what they need to be Successful! You’re batting a 1000 and I’m grateful
Kelly wants to build around Clark and run a fast paced offense with a better roster which is the direct opposite of Sides' beyond sluggish half court offense. So hopefully Sides is a goner.
I totally agree with you that Krauskopf' is telling us Sides is going away. Hopefully they bring in someone with passion, leadership, and coaching cred. If the Fever are going to equal their success next year let alone exceed it, they need a great coach to guide them.
To play basketball not roller derby basketball. The artistry of basketball is what we fans enjoy watching. I'd include Sabrina Ionescu in this discussion.
Why, the season is over, better to get CS moved out in prep for a new coach! If they were going to get rid of her they wouldve her first! The only reason I can think of why they havent yet is maybe they want CS to be assistant coach!
If she can get Brad Stevens in here I think she very well would let Christie go. But they ain’t no way. Idolators are gonna have to find another team to root for.
Hi Adrienne, I agree with you. Kelly gave a diplomatic answer regarding Christie. However, Kelly built a team around Tamika Catchings and she is going to do the same with Caitlin which means signing "the best coach" who understands how to utilize a generational talent for the WIN!!
I am SO excited! I loved every word Kelly said and I Adrienne, like you, hear between the lines and agree that over the next few weeks a new coach will be announced
Christie Sides is a bad coach. That alone is enough to let her go. I would fire Christie Sides because she should have been all over the referees all season for all the non-call fouls and all the missed flagrant fouls against Caitlin Clark. I expect a coach to look out for her players and Sides just let Caitlin get hammered without speaking out.
Coach Sides has taken this team much further than any of us expected but you guys still get butt hurt.Grow up. I think Coach Sides is doing a great job, with a very young team developing the chemistry and instilling her O. She has had a learning curve just like the players and appears to be growing and by extension her team is growing. I listened to her post game and she never said "they" but "we" didn't do this or that. She took responsibility just like CC did so you guys need to quit hating on her. Coach Sides is the reason they're in the playoffs, her and the players she coaches. People need to quit "reacting" emotionally and start thinking objectively about things. Put on your big boy pants.
@@giftcardbillagree to disagree . . . Sides was a coach long before this team came together. When she hindered their momentum it spoke volumes. She could not think as fast as her players & definitely had a problem with CC & constantly blamed her for coaching mistakes. She did not take ownership or adjust, she is unable to keep up with them so she slowed them down. And not calling out the refs for that poke in the eye was absolutely unacceptable! She seemed more like a spectator than a coach.
@@giftcardbill no need to get personally offensive. we can agree to disagree. is a rookie coach who's learning (slowly), potentially an excellent coach? sure. is she a good fit for an generational talent? no. is she "the reason they're in the playoffs"? like I said, we can agree to disagree. personally, I credit CC. and also LH, and AB, and KM. (and blame the refs, in a lot of games.) but Sides made their job harder. AND she did things to help -- but not enough to make her an accomplished coach. she's not, yet. so she's not a good fit. sorry you think I need to grow up, and put on my big-boy pants. kind of grade-school insults, IMO. speaking of growing up.
@@giftcardbillSides is not the reason they made it to the playoffs. Caitlin Clark being the right piece to the Fever puzzle is what got them to the playoffs finally. She was added to KM and AB and that is where the majority of every stat came from this season.
I believe that when Fever drafted Caitlin, they intended to use her as another scorer, another Kelsey Mitchell. Dunn said in an interview that when she saw Caitlin playing in college she was impressed by her passing. However, Caitlin's passing is not his they used her in the first 10 games of the season.
What we didn't hear from Krauskopf: 'Christie is clearly the coach we need, the coach who will take Indiana forward to championship wins.' 'Christie is a foundation of my plans for the team going forward', or anything like that.
Oh wow. You mean the President didn’t tell the idolators exactly what her staff will look like at an “Introduction Press Conference!!!” Tell us how little you know about how new CEO’s or upper management communicate their vision without telling us how little you know. They listen first, formulate strategies, objectives, tasks, leading to goals After Dunn retired, as she said she was going to a year ago, the new Pres has made a decision, her replacement for GM. With Dunns input btw… Point is…. Side’s isn’t going anywhere. Unless a no brainer coach comes available. Like a Brad Stevens or a reincarnation of a Bobby Knight. Go Fever❤
Clark needs a head coach that believes in her and can bring out the best in the team by utilizing their strengths to put them into positions to win championships.
Doesn’t matter. It all comes down to money. Sides had a three year contract. Still a year left. They would have to buy her out to get rid of her. WHICH THEY WON’T!! The new GM is essentially telling her “You have ONE year to impress me, or you’re gone.” That’s what that carefully designed comment meant.
Caitlin Clark has made them more than enough money to buy out Sides' contract. And a coach who can bring a home game to Indiana will make up for that money in one game.
I’m just not seeing what apparently everybody else thinks they’re seeing, and Sides is going to stay. There is no planet on which Sides coaches the Fever next season. If that was the plan, Dunn would still be the GM.
Why not? Sparks and Sky fired their coach directly after the season. You guys just have to accept that Sides will be here for next season. If they wanted to fire her, she would be gone already! Get over it...
Sides had a three year contract. Still a year left. They would have to buy her out to get rid of her. The new GM is essentially telling her “You have ONE year to impress me, or you’re gone.” That’s what that carefully designed comment meant.
I agree. She wasn't brought in to watch a Coach learn as she goes, she was brought in to maximize the talent on the team. A young team needs a few more veteran players, and more importantly, a veteran Coach.
Sides is a career assistant coach and doesn't have the skills to be a head coach. Right now is not the time time to be patient and say "in a few years she'll be good". Now is the time to get a bonafide experienced head coach who believes in uptempo, not pound it inside like Sides promotes..
Fever tried to get the ball down the floor as fast as possible practically every play that there isn’t a stoppage. But the other teams have learned to get their as$es back quickly on every play to. After that, you have to play inside out half court ball. Fever just has stagnant movement from their players a lot. They stand in one spot too much. A coach needs to get these ladies on an arc trainer [better on ankles and knees than jogging] doing 6 miles every day. Then they won’t have to stand around when they need a breather because they won’t need one.
@@frankiek2269that mostly counters Caitlin's backcourt quarterback passes to a fast cutter. Caitlin is still the most effective in transition, as long as the ball is in her hands and someone sets a good screen for her. The Fever should also be able to punish double teams on Caitlin... but ofc Sides and Dunn made that almost impossible.
@frankiek2269 * Uptempo/pace is played in the full court & half court. Spread the court, cut, pick, side to side ball movement, drive & dish. Teams don't postup anymore like back in the old days. Centers are pickers, facilators, 3 pt shooters when their man helps off (Jokic, Embid, Towns, Holmgren, etc, are great examples). They receive the ball at the elbow or at the top of the key. They set high picks, do rub handoffs, etc. Watch the Warriors - Kings game tonight on NBA TV and you'll see uptempo by both teams in the full & half court. I doubt you'll see any postups unless there's a big mismatch in transition. Last years champion Celtics led the league in 3's made and were 2nd in scoring. Their centers were Porzingis & Horford - both rarely if ever posted up. Sides needs to learn uptempo/pace basketball. Boston needs to work on her 3 to fit this uptempo for when her man doubles on CC. Right now she's only a threat on the block which is an easy cover by a helping defender helping the doubler. I'd love to see Mark Jackson get the job. He's an ex Pacer & coached Curry. We need a coach who understands uptempo/pace if we want to maximize CC's & KM's talent.
All she did was a supply a good recommendation for anyone that may be interested in Sides. Adrienne really is a great thinker - I knew that she was smart, but she's really smart - she understands body language, tone and perhaps more importantly what isn't said. We're lucky to have here - she is quite a resource.
i really hope they replace sides with someone with championship experience. with sides the fever would always just be in the sidesline, i mean sideline
I couldn't agree more. From the moment I saw that clip today, I knew it was a farewell to Sides. Thanks for being one who gets it. I certainly don't wish ill on Sides, and I'm sure she'll land on her feet. I just hope we can find a coach that will mesh with Caitlin's progressive playing style.
I agree. She gave no indication that Sides is a good coach in terms of true coaching. She builds culture, she is resilient, she sticks to a plan--but nothing expressed to indicate she believes Sides is a good coach.
I got the impression that Sides did not have CC's back and resented her, especially at first. She never seemed to back her. I think CC did more coaching than Sides this season.
I believe this to be 100% true. I said this to my wife after the 2nd Fever home game. Sides is jealous of CC, watch her facial responses and her body language. It's harder to see the issue watching the game on TV.
Coach Sides has taken this team much further than any of us expected but you guys still get butt hurt.Grow up. I think Coach Sides is doing a great job, with a very young team developing the chemistry and instilling her O. She has had a learning curve just like the players and appears to be growing and by extension her team is growing. I listened to her post game and she never said "they" but "we" didn't do this or that. She took responsibility just like CC did so you guys need to quit hating on her. Coach Sides is the reason they're in the playoffs, her and the players she coaches. People need to quit "reacting" emotionally and start thinking objectively about things. Put on your big boy pants.
@@genghiskhanjunior9581 Is that you idolator? The ignorance of basic organized bb among this channels commenters is super strong. 💪🏼 Sides more than fine. Sit, watch. That’s your job.
@@giftcardbill Sides is more than fine. Clearly. You need to understand.. This is an IDOLATOR CHANNEL. The ignorance of organized basketball in comments here is staggering. Most want only stat building for CC. In fact, some prefer to lose than another player on this team gets anymore “flowers” than would CC. It’s kinda disturbing.
I believe you may be correct... KK's remarks make more sense as a "thank you for everything you've done for the team this year but we're going with someone else". Her remarks about Sides don't really sound like she did such a great job that we want more of that!! It makes more sense as a thank you everything you've done and we wish you the best.
Her first press conference I expected her to be positive. She is going to leave it to her “ hatchet girl” GM to address the firing of Christy “Can’t teach defense” Sides.
I hope you're right. But after experiencing one false dawn after another, I won't be getting my hopes up. But it should be obvious by now, Sides is simply not up to the task.
I actually think Sides knew she was in way over her head and that once they brought in Kelly, her days were numbered. That is why she looked like a hostage in that congratulations video for Caitlin. Caitlin is the reason Sides’ ride is over on this team - Caitlin showed that this team should compete for a championship next year and the money they will make promoting her and this team will be obscene. That cannot be put in the hands of a novice coach who is still learning.
There were no examples how Sides drew up a play to win a game or adjustments she made that proves she has coaching talent. Caitlin needs a seasoned pro coach. They can't have a coach learning on the job.
I believe I heard KK say that she hasn't watched all the Fever games yet. I 100% believe when she and her staff (including Pacers coach) review the games, the decision will become very clear to fire Sides.
Clearly, she's over her head a lot out there. I don't understand how you expect someone who wasn't even a high school head coach lead you to championship. My biggest thing is that she doesn't have backbone to stand up for the team and get everyone in check. You see how Storm coach pressed her over nonsense and she started apologizing.
I agree with you so much. No one talks about a coach you’re going to keep by describing them as “good person” and “culture builder”. Those are words you use to describe an assistant or staff. Kelly is also a professional and unlike other teams she not going to talk bad about her publicly and she likely has potential new coaches she wishes to vet when Amber starts. I wouldn’t be surprised if they brought in an assistant from the Pacers or another coach who gets how to run a basketball offense with pace.
I love listening to you Adrienne. I think you are spot on. I'm from Iowa and have watched Caitlin for years. She has got to be one tough cookie to go through everything that had been dealt her. Her parents have raised her correctly. She just wants to play ball and ignore all the drama. Hope you're right about the Fever. I'll keep listening to you! Good bless you!
Clark, Boston, and Mitchell definitely set in stone. Everyone else is under further review. This lady is a pro for sure. By saying it takes time she is telling us major change is coming and she needs a little time to make the staff and player changes she has in mind.
Yes, I agree with you! That's what I took from it as well. I think Kelly did a good job and was gracious towards Christy But definitely did not make any promises for the future. Looking forward to seeing how all this plays out in the near future.
This is exactly what I’ve been saying on other TH-camrs videos about this subject. Krauskopf is being gracious, but in no way, shape or form has she put her chips in for the bet on Christie Sides. She believes Sides did a good job of using the skills SHE has…weathered the early, rocky start and built a strong culture and chemistry between the players, but she intends to enable this team to WIN, and they need to trade up to an elite coach to make this happen.
Kelly K did the right thing, praising how Christie held this team together under IMMENSE pressure and hostility, but she also knows exactly what the Fever needs...and it's a new HC.
I think when Kelly finds a new coach, Sides will be gone. CC is a special talent and needs a special coach. Let her play! Your analysis is always right on! 😊
When I watched the interview, there was nothing I heard which indicated a coaching change. BUT, the fact that the Simon family, who own the Fever, got the old president to quit, hired a new president who changed the title of the GM, then hired a new GM tells me that the Fever owner decided he wants to clean the slate between now and April. Who's staying? Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, the new management hires. Beyond this, being a new fan, I dunno'...
Playing this back, I realized I misspoke a couple of times. I referred to this season as Christie Sides' first year as a head coach, when I meant her first two seasons, of course.
It's okay. Everybody gets a redo...Especially you!!
Explanation unecessary...we all know what you really meant. You were incredibly insightful and spot on. Kelly was just setting up the calm before the storm. Been liking every one of your podcasts, but this one convinced me that it was time to hit the subscribe button. Aloha!
This woman is a true blue hard nosed executive who knows how to finesse change and growth. The changes she'll make are going to force every team to reevaluate how they're doing business.
@@pueo5785 Aloha! Thank you so much!
We’ll forgive you this time. Keep up the good work!
100% agree! The way she talked about CC, Boston and Mitchell was way different than how she responded to the question about Coach Sides.
yes, I don't see how people would expect her to throw a coach that took a team to the playoffs for the first time since 2016 with more wins than the two previous seasons combined under the bus. We may have different views on whether that was Sides' good work or "other reasons" but it still needs to be handled the right way. Potentially parting ways on good terms sends a message to future coaches about how the organization treats it's staff..
@@ChrisSavenSH Yep, that's just a good practice in general. You don't trash people you let go, especially publicly and potentially burn future bridges with someone who sees that. I mean what if you are a potential coaching hire and you see a press conference with a new President who comes in and immediately publicly talks about how much the previous Coach sucked (despite going from worst to the playoffs). However, the saying "what got you here won't get you there" exists for a reason .... someone like Krauskopf would understand that. It's entirely possible that Sides was actually the right Coach to get the team out of the gutter and on solid ground, but it certainly doesn't seem to me like she has the skill to take them to the level of a legit and perennial contender.
@@taggart806 100%
@ChrisSavenSH People say that because most don't know how to lead people. Leading isn't roasting someone when you're "done with them". That just shows everyone your ethics suck and respect is lost.
@@taggart806 Man! You said this so well! You get it!
I’m a veteran of corporate America. Besides wanting to improve the team and become a top notch organization, the primary job is to hire new people. So far they have brought on 2 experienced executives to be in charge. Now while doing this, there is a PR job to come across as a thoughtful, and responsible culture. The first job was well done. You get rid of Dunn by promoting her to a meaningless position. They probably told her she had a year or two to find a new home. The next job is to find a new coach. Ideally to get rid of a bad coach it’s best to find them a job at a college or overseas. These executives have relationships and can easily make Sides landing somewhere rather easy. But in the press conference you don’t bad mouth Sides, you mention how she withstood such difficulties and got your team to the playoffs. She didn’t once say she was a good coach, that she mad good game time decisions..or that she knew basketball. This woman just gave Sides a recommendation for her next job. These are smart executives, I doubt they want to be in the spotlight answering questions about bad coaching.
Exactly. You'd never say, "Yes, we need to get rid of Christy Sides, and we're looking for a better fit." That's not the way these things are handled.
💯. She's addressing this the right way.
Lin Dunn still has value as an advisor to help the new leadership transition in. I believe Lin Dunn wants to return to retirement. She'll be around long enough to help the new management settle in, then return to retirement. It's the professional way for all concerned to do this.
I agree that highlighting Sides' accomplishments is appropriate. It shows prospective new coach candidates that this executive doesn't humiliate her staff publicly. It allows Sides to keep her dignity and potentially find a new job that better fits her qualifications.
Awesome breakdown. And like others here I saw right through her words. I knew she was saying good things about Sides as a person , but not once did she mention her being the Coach they were going with into the next phase she talked about. I could tell she was not keeping Sides right off.
Linn Dunn was rewarded for being faithful and it was said she chose the 'Sr Advisor” title herself. Kelly already said she was in the meetings with them. Her input is valued by Kelly.
FOR me, I would have likely picked up on my interest for the Rest of the WNBA and would have likely tuned in on the rest of the playoffs--at least for a few minutes here and there, if not for the hate and racism and violence and mental attacks on Caitlin Clark. Had Caitlin been treated neutrally or unbiasedly, non-prejudice, I would be okay watching other players or teams. But due to my moral values, there is No Way No How I can support all the racism and hate towards Caitlin from The WNBA/Refs, NBA (they pay the WNBA), and most of the media (BSPN, ABC, Disney, etc), AND Now NIKE, that is the reason. I feel many other CC fans would have also watched at least a little more of the other teams. The Fever WOULD have won their first series vs The Sun and from there maybe have even won the whole thing. But, The WNBA/Refs and the media mentioned above were not having any of it and instead resorted to hate, racism and prejudice, attacking Caitlin's greatness at every turn, which is why they ROBBED her of at least a CO-MVP, and they tried to rob her of the ROTY, too. Now, those evil and wicked BSPN ladies (they know who they are) and others are praising Caitlin and appear happy she won the ROTY ONLY because they robbed her of the MVP award AND because Reese was "injured." These are the reasons why many of us feel vomiting when thing of the WNBA when Caitlin is not playing. PLEASE TUNE IN (IF ABLE) TO WATCH CAITLIN PLAY GOLF THIS SUMMER!!!.....
A good "manager" knows how to change a coach without destroying that coach. Christy Sides was over her head with Caitlyn, that doesn't mean she will never be a great coach in the future. It is a learning moment for Christy Sides, not a career ending moment. They are doing this in a way to not hurt her future chances as a coach. Classy!
Well said. I agree
I believe that. Sides wasn’t good at game management and finding her best roster combinations. The whole team (minus 1), appeared to be having a lot of fun playing together.
@@eldenl1 the Dream, Sky & Sparks need a coach. js
I don't believe that Sides will ever be a good coach, let alone a great coach. She exhibited on-going deficiencies in judgment, seemingly beyond repair, as she never improved throughout the entire season.
Sides is a sidekick, not the main person, and she'll go back to that as her proper place in some pecking order.
Kelly Krauskopf exudes competance and excellence! Fever is in great hands!
I hope so.
FINALLY. A TH-camr who gets it. I swear this entire thing went right over everyone else’s head. Insane. What Kelly said in this presser makes me now 100% sure that Sides is out.
Katie K knows all
-cc22report
That’s not true! Sides had a three year contract. Still a year left. They would have to buy her out to get rid of her. The new GM is essentially telling her “You have ONE year to impress me, or you’re gone.” That’s what that carefully designed comment meant.
@@frankiek2269 after all the sellout crowds fever brought this past season, Fever could probably afford to buy out Sides' contract if they want to.
It could be as you say, that they give her one more year to prove herself under the new leadership
But i wonder if keeping sides will damage their chances of attracting the quality of free agents that they want
Hahaha. Take those idolator glasses 👓 off bruh. It clouds any sense of common sense.
@@ktkingster YES I AGREE!! She was diplomatic and professional but dumb SHE IS NOT!!
If they want a Championship Team, They Need a Championship Coach. Sides unfortunately she needs to go. She doesn’t have the goods. But I wish her well.
💯💯💯💯💯🎯🎯🎯🎯
Many names have been suggested might add Katie Smith to the list?
I dont see them fire coach but am hope am roned because dont think coach does not like CC
Every time I listen to Kelly answer the question about Sides, I’m convinced Kelly will fire Sudes. Kelly was struggling to answer the question of Sides. Struggling to give her any credit of being a good ‘coach’. Only said she was a culture builder and good person. Kelly is waiting to make the decision with Amber Cox.
Thank you , " Liberty " and " Lynx " for taking care of business and " Balancing the scales " !!! ❤
Yep, it doesn't matter who wins now , we've collected all our infinity rings from the losses of all our haters getting knocked out of the playoffs. 😂😂😂😂
I agree with you. She gave Sides the obligatory accolades necessary to send her off in a friendly manner. Totally professional and not in a mean way. She stopped short of saying she is a good coach. I think she’s letting these changes transpire in a timely order.
Wow, Adrienne. I thought that I was the only one who thought the same way as me. I feel Side's will be gone next season. She tried her best but now the Fever needs someone new. A coach who will appreciate CC and her Iowa-style play.
Side's?
I agree 100%. I watched her presser and her answers a bout Sides were very controlled. She spke about how Sides helped change the team's culture, but nothing about her coaching skills. Sides is over head and cannot coach this team to a finals.
KK was very measured in her words and was even struggling to find words.
Agree 100%❤!
It's front office revamp so there's no reason to stick with CSides mediocrity if you want this team to compete at the highest level and win a championship title.
To call Sides mediocre is an insult to mediocrity.
but if the refs continue like they have been, they determine the games that are close, especially when you see fouls given so one sided.
Mediocrity??
Do idolators really think any coach in the world would have performed better than what the Sides coached 2024 the Fever did.
If you do??? You’re Waaay more seriously ignorant than I thought.
So, according to your statement, that must make Sides the best coach in the world if no other coach could have gotten more out of that Fever team? @DustyTail
Dusty whatever, yes I think any grade school coach would have done better than sides. Fire her yesterday- 2 season's is enough of her... getting worse not better. Teach her how to take some responsibility for her terrible coaching decisions.. use 1 of her timeouts to get a clue....
K.K. is too sharp to want Sides back. She is waiting to have a couple of good candidates and definitely until after the finals.
She doesn't need to wait the Sky and Atlanta coach we're fired as soon as the season was over,if Sides is not fired I guarantee u they will tell her to let CC play the way she wants to play
It's caitlin Clark please respect the spelling of her name.
With the right coach, they can win a championship right away
Krauskopf improvised a polite and typical "we're sorry to have to let you go" HR speech for Sides. Praising her for vague qualities (culture, resilience, leadership...), without pronouncing the word "basketball". It is clear Fever are already looking for a new HC. No need for drama (i.e. firing Sides) until that next coach is signed into a smooth and quiet transition.
What are they waiting for?, miller n bluder are available
I refuse to watch the WNBA anymore until they start treating Clark Fairly and stop with all the white privilege BS! I'm a sports fan not an activist fan!
Shut up. Do you hear CLARK complaining????
@@MsKylea
Well, I'm a sports fan AND an activist, and I still hate it-- maybe even more than you, because I agree with them about the cause, and can't stand that instead of trying to work together with Caitlin and others to try to fix the problems that they, and I, believe exist, they're attacking her as if she caused those problems, or is actively worsening them, when all she's doing is being an amazing basketball player and being as good a person as she knows how to be...which is as amazingly good as her game is.
And... instead of being pro-solutions, they're just coming off as anti-white (I say "coming off as," because they don't hate all the white players on their own teams). So on top of being so unlikeable as to make it hard not to be turned off to the whole WNBA, they're really incompetent activists. In fact, they are worse than incompetent, because they are setting their own cause back, and making enemies of people who might otherwise support it.
Uhhh, ok, sure.... have you actually been watching tho?
@@MsKyleasays the battered wife.
Hello young lady. Been quietly watching you for a minute. I am coach Elliott. Your evaluation is spot on and we'll thought out. Keep. up the honest good work. Takecare I am riding with you on this one.
This was exactly my take on the interview. This was a very respectful response by Kelly. Other youtubers are click baiting the heck out of this interview. I just don't buy it.
I first took this as Sides was still in - but thank you for giving me hope that the Team will have what they need to be Successful! You’re batting a 1000 and I’m grateful
Kelly wants to build around Clark and run a fast paced offense with a better roster which is the direct opposite of Sides' beyond sluggish half court offense. So hopefully Sides is a goner.
I totally agree with you that Krauskopf' is telling us Sides is going away. Hopefully they bring in someone with passion, leadership, and coaching cred. If the Fever are going to equal their success next year let alone exceed it, they need a great coach to guide them.
To play basketball not roller derby basketball. The artistry of basketball is what we fans enjoy watching. I'd include Sabrina Ionescu in this discussion.
I agree. The new President is waiting to find a replacement before firing Christy Sides.
Why, the season is over, better to get CS moved out in prep for a new coach! If they were going to get rid of her they wouldve her first! The only reason I can think of why they havent yet is maybe they want CS to be assistant coach!
Keep cs as assistant. Kurt Miller might work
Wonder who she is talking to for Head Coach?? Anyone…? Thoughts??? Plz share!!??
@@chhansen9813 possible they're still recruiting and negotiating
If she can get Brad Stevens in here I think she very well would let Christie go. But they ain’t no way.
Idolators are gonna have to find another team to root for.
I agree… she never said that she was a good coach.
Hi Adrienne, I agree with you. Kelly gave a diplomatic answer regarding Christie. However, Kelly built a team around Tamika Catchings and she is going to do the same with Caitlin which means signing "the best coach" who understands how to utilize a generational talent for the WIN!!
I am SO excited! I loved every word Kelly said and I Adrienne, like you, hear between the lines and agree that over the next few weeks a new coach will be announced
Her comments sound like a reference letter.
@@davedamiano this is so spot on. I couldn’t find the right words, but this is it ^
Christie Sides is a bad coach. That alone is enough to let her go.
I would fire Christie Sides because she should have been all over the referees all season for all the non-call fouls and all the missed flagrant fouls against Caitlin Clark. I expect a coach to look out for her players and Sides just let Caitlin get hammered without speaking out.
Coach Sides has taken this team much further than any of us expected but you guys still get butt hurt.Grow up. I think Coach Sides is doing a great job, with a very young team developing the chemistry and instilling her O. She has had a learning curve just like the players and appears to be growing and by extension her team is growing. I listened to her post game and she never said "they" but "we" didn't do this or that. She took responsibility just like CC did so you guys need to quit hating on her. Coach Sides is the reason they're in the playoffs, her and the players she coaches. People need to quit "reacting" emotionally and start thinking objectively about things. Put on your big boy pants.
@@giftcardbillagree to disagree . . . Sides was a coach long before this team came together. When she hindered their momentum it spoke volumes. She could not think as fast as her players & definitely had a problem with CC & constantly blamed her for coaching mistakes. She did not take ownership or adjust, she is unable to keep up with them so she slowed them down. And not calling out the refs for that poke in the eye was absolutely unacceptable! She seemed more like a spectator than a coach.
@@giftcardbill
no need to get personally offensive. we can agree to disagree.
is a rookie coach who's learning (slowly), potentially an excellent coach? sure. is she a good fit for an generational talent? no. is she "the reason they're in the playoffs"? like I said, we can agree to disagree. personally, I credit CC. and also LH, and AB, and KM. (and blame the refs, in a lot of games.) but Sides made their job harder. AND she did things to help -- but not enough to make her an accomplished coach. she's not, yet. so she's not a good fit.
sorry you think I need to grow up, and put on my big-boy pants. kind of grade-school insults, IMO. speaking of growing up.
@@giftcardbillSides is not the reason they made it to the playoffs. Caitlin Clark being the right piece to the Fever puzzle is what got them to the playoffs finally. She was added to KM and AB and that is where the majority of every stat came from this season.
Yes.. she's doesn't fit with the way CC plays..
When sides let Caitlin lead her team!
Fever won games ! Breaking Clark habits ? Lost games !
@@dennishungerford4146She took a once in a lifetime player plopped right into her lap and tried to change how she plays.
I believe that when Fever drafted Caitlin, they intended to use her as another scorer, another Kelsey Mitchell.
Dunn said in an interview that when she saw Caitlin playing in college she was impressed by her passing. However, Caitlin's passing is not his they used her in the first 10 games of the season.
What we didn't hear from Krauskopf: 'Christie is clearly the coach we need, the coach who will take Indiana forward to championship wins.' 'Christie is a foundation of my plans for the team going forward', or anything like that.
Oh wow. You mean the President didn’t tell the idolators exactly what her staff will look like at an “Introduction Press Conference!!!”
Tell us how little you know about how new CEO’s or upper management communicate their vision without telling us how little you know.
They listen first, formulate strategies, objectives, tasks, leading to goals
After Dunn retired, as she said she was going to a year ago, the new Pres has made a decision, her replacement for GM. With Dunns input btw…
Point is…. Side’s isn’t going anywhere. Unless a no brainer coach comes available. Like a Brad Stevens or a reincarnation of a Bobby Knight.
Go Fever❤
@@DustyTail Inexplicable hostility there. Are you having family trouble?
Clark needs a head coach that believes in her and can bring out the best in the team by utilizing their strengths to put them into positions to win championships.
Thank you, Adrienne for relying on your common sense. New GMs don’t want old GM’s coaches. That’s pro sports franchise 101.
Doesn’t matter. It all comes down to money. Sides had a three year contract. Still a year left. They would have to buy her out to get rid of her. WHICH THEY WON’T!! The new GM is essentially telling her “You have ONE year to impress me, or you’re gone.” That’s what that carefully designed comment meant.
@@frankiek2269 after all the sellout crowds they had last year, fever can easily afford to buy her out of that's what they decide to do
Caitlin Clark has made them more than enough money to buy out Sides' contract. And a coach who can bring a home game to Indiana will make up for that money in one game.
I mean a home PLAYOFF game.
Agreed, she was giving flowers before the funeral 🎉giving her a reference for her next job application. 😢
I’m just not seeing what apparently everybody else thinks they’re seeing, and Sides is going to stay. There is no planet on which Sides coaches the Fever next season. If that was the plan, Dunn would still be the GM.
You're 100pct correct sir. Not a chance - I'm trying to get bets on this, and the crazy thing I I believe I can get odds.
If she wanted sides, she would of said so, but she didn't. People expect her to say "she is gone" at a press conference 😂
LOL, , I want to hear "That bitch is fired!!!"
Why not? Sparks and Sky fired their coach directly after the season.
You guys just have to accept that Sides will be here for next season.
If they wanted to fire her, she would be gone already! Get over it...
Sides had a three year contract. Still a year left. They would have to buy her out to get rid of her. The new GM is essentially telling her “You have ONE year to impress me, or you’re gone.” That’s what that carefully designed comment meant.
@@frankiek2269 Exactly... finally someone who understands it!
Now if only if the new have the backbone and fight in them to stand up/call out officiating.
I agree. She wasn't brought in to watch a Coach learn as she goes, she was brought in to maximize the talent on the team. A young team needs a few more veteran players, and more importantly, a veteran Coach.
Great point. Why would you match a young team with a novice coach? No way Kelly is keeping Sides.
Sides is a career assistant coach and doesn't have the skills to be a head coach. Right now is not the time time to be patient and say "in a few years she'll be good". Now is the time to get a bonafide experienced head coach who believes in uptempo, not pound it inside like Sides promotes..
Fever tried to get the ball down the floor as fast as possible practically every play that there isn’t a stoppage. But the other teams have learned to get their as$es back quickly on every play to. After that, you have to play inside out half court ball. Fever just has stagnant movement from their players a lot. They stand in one spot too much. A coach needs to get these ladies on an arc trainer [better on ankles and knees than jogging] doing 6 miles every day. Then they won’t have to stand around when they need a breather because they won’t need one.
@@frankiek2269that mostly counters Caitlin's backcourt quarterback passes to a fast cutter. Caitlin is still the most effective in transition, as long as the ball is in her hands and someone sets a good screen for her. The Fever should also be able to punish double teams on Caitlin... but ofc Sides and Dunn made that almost impossible.
@frankiek2269 * Uptempo/pace is played in the full court & half court. Spread the court, cut, pick, side to side ball movement, drive & dish. Teams don't postup anymore like back in the old days. Centers are pickers, facilators, 3 pt shooters when their man helps off (Jokic, Embid, Towns, Holmgren, etc, are great examples). They receive the ball at the elbow or at the top of the key. They set high picks, do rub handoffs, etc. Watch the Warriors - Kings game tonight on NBA TV and you'll see uptempo by both teams in the full & half court. I doubt you'll see any postups unless there's a big mismatch in transition. Last years champion Celtics led the league in 3's made and were 2nd in scoring. Their centers were Porzingis & Horford - both rarely if ever posted up. Sides needs to learn uptempo/pace basketball. Boston needs to work on her 3 to fit this uptempo for when her man doubles on CC. Right now she's only a threat on the block which is an easy cover by a helping defender helping the doubler. I'd love to see Mark Jackson get the job. He's an ex Pacer & coached Curry. We need a coach who understands uptempo/pace if we want to maximize CC's & KM's talent.
All she did was a supply a good recommendation for anyone that may be interested in Sides.
Adrienne really is a great thinker - I knew that she was smart, but she's really smart - she understands body language, tone and perhaps more importantly what isn't said.
We're lucky to have here - she is quite a resource.
i really hope they replace sides with someone with championship experience. with sides the fever would always just be in the sidesline, i mean sideline
I couldn't agree more. From the moment I saw that clip today, I knew it was a farewell to Sides. Thanks for being one who gets it. I certainly don't wish ill on Sides, and I'm sure she'll land on her feet. I just hope we can find a coach that will mesh with Caitlin's progressive playing style.
Yeah, I agree . She wanted to give Sides credit for " geling" the team. Never said anything about how great Sides was at coaching for wins.
I listened to the interview. I heard the opposite. I was listening for it, too, because I felt coach Sides didn't protect Caitlin from the thuggery.
She never said she was a good coach. Just good person.
She did say she was a good young coach. She even praised her ability to keep the team together and her record after the first ten games.
I agree. She gave no indication that Sides is a good coach in terms of true coaching. She builds culture, she is resilient, she sticks to a plan--but nothing expressed to indicate she believes Sides is a good coach.
You're still batting 💯 % Ms. Adrienne.
I got the impression that Sides did not have CC's back and resented her, especially at first. She never seemed to back her. I think CC did more coaching than Sides this season.
I believe this to be 100% true. I said this to my wife after the 2nd Fever home game. Sides is jealous of CC, watch her facial responses and her body language. It's harder to see the issue watching the game on TV.
I hope you're right Adrienne. I can't stand this coach! 🙄
Then find a different team.
@@DustyTail Is that you Coach Sides? 😂 you're out of here!
Come clear your desk ASAP.
Coach Sides has taken this team much further than any of us expected but you guys still get butt hurt.Grow up. I think Coach Sides is doing a great job, with a very young team developing the chemistry and instilling her O. She has had a learning curve just like the players and appears to be growing and by extension her team is growing. I listened to her post game and she never said "they" but "we" didn't do this or that. She took responsibility just like CC did so you guys need to quit hating on her. Coach Sides is the reason they're in the playoffs, her and the players she coaches. People need to quit "reacting" emotionally and start thinking objectively about things. Put on your big boy pants.
@@genghiskhanjunior9581 Is that you idolator?
The ignorance of basic organized bb among this channels commenters is super strong. 💪🏼
Sides more than fine. Sit, watch. That’s your job.
@@giftcardbill Sides is more than fine. Clearly. You need to understand..
This is an IDOLATOR CHANNEL. The ignorance of organized basketball in comments here is staggering. Most want only stat building for CC. In fact, some prefer to lose than another player on this team gets anymore “flowers” than would CC.
It’s kinda disturbing.
Thank you, Adrienne.
Anyone else notice that only 8,769 folks showed up at the 20K seat Target Center to see the Lynx oust the Sun?
They had poor attendance all year..well, unless Caitlin rolled in to town.
Source
@@Jonathan-mr8pz ESPN
Attendance: 8,268
@@Jonathan-mr8pz espn
@@Jonathan-mr8pzummmm...the WNBA APP? It's really not that hard...
Sides did not have Caitlin's back, really sad.
I'd be looking to hear "Sides is our coach." The fact she didn't leaves that door open.
The phrase is "Damning with faint praise.'
Ahh, u get it Ms. Ross. Others thought differently. That's why I admire your insights. ❤
:D Kelly must have watched 'Awful Coaching' and listened.
Excellent observation! Thank you.
Adrienne, you had me at. “…she’s a good person.” It’s over for Sides. 🤣😊
😂😂
I may have rose colored glasses, but I got the feeling that CC was doing some coaching during workouts.. Am I crazy?
She has heard all year from enough people that she needs to go!!!! Giving what the fans WANT!!!!
I believe you may be correct... KK's remarks make more sense as a "thank you for everything you've done for the team this year but we're going with someone else". Her remarks about Sides don't really sound like she did such a great job that we want more of that!! It makes more sense as a thank you everything you've done and we wish you the best.
Her first press conference I expected her to be positive. She is going to leave it to her “ hatchet girl” GM to address the firing of Christy “Can’t teach defense” Sides.
I hope you're right. But after experiencing one false dawn after another, I won't be getting my hopes up. But it should be obvious by now, Sides is simply not up to the task.
You're too good at that break up speech 😂
I love how you said this from an English teacher perspective too. You understand the meaning of words and the subtle meaning of words.
Hey Adrienne, I don’t see a pathway forward with Sides still the coach. Free agents will wanna play CC22 but not with incompetent coach Sides
She would never “fire” Sides from the stage. Too professional and classy to do that.
No respectable coach would want to put up with this activist league
YES... your take on that interview is spot on! I saw it the exact same way. I agree wholeheartedly!
I actually think Sides knew she was in way over her head and that once they brought in Kelly, her days were numbered. That is why she looked like a hostage in that congratulations video for Caitlin. Caitlin is the reason Sides’ ride is over on this team - Caitlin showed that this team should compete for a championship next year and the money they will make promoting her and this team will be obscene. That cannot be put in the hands of a novice coach who is still learning.
I totally believed that also--that she looked terrible because they told her she is being replaced.
She's resilient = she'll land her butt somewhere just nicely😂 good one Coach
I sure hope you’re right, Adrienne. But you seem to be right much more than most. God Bless 🫶
There were no examples how Sides drew up a play to win a game or adjustments she made that proves she has coaching talent. Caitlin needs a seasoned pro coach. They can't have a coach learning on the job.
You got it. You are right on. Totally agree. Thanks for getting it out there.
Great to see your followers going up 👍 watching from Australia 🇦🇺
I hope you’re right about Sides. The President had to seethe same incompetence we all saw.
Adrienne, I love the “good person” reference in regards to things that you say when breaking up with someone. Good stuff! 🎯🤣😆
I believe I heard KK say that she hasn't watched all the Fever games yet. I 100% believe when she and her staff (including Pacers coach) review the games, the decision will become very clear to fire Sides.
Clearly, she's over her head a lot out there. I don't understand how you expect someone who wasn't even a high school head coach lead you to championship. My biggest thing is that she doesn't have backbone to stand up for the team and get everyone in check. You see how Storm coach pressed her over nonsense and she started apologizing.
“Good person,” “it’s not you it’s me, I don’t want you!”
We can only hope!
Nice review --the good person comment stood out and she
Said ‘they’ a lot.
Thank you for your analysis on Kelly’s statement on Christie. That’s what I heard between the lines….Sides will not be the coach next season.
I agree, Sides is history.
The reason she hasn't been fired yet is because they want to first lock-in her replacement.
But the Sky and Atlanta fired their coaches as soon as the season was over they didn't wait till they found a new coach
Good for them
That has nothing to do with how Kelly operates.
@@DeniseLopez-gt9wg
I agree with you so much. No one talks about a coach you’re going to keep by describing them as “good person” and “culture builder”. Those are words you use to describe an assistant or staff.
Kelly is also a professional and unlike other teams she not going to talk bad about her publicly and she likely has potential new coaches she wishes to vet when Amber starts.
I wouldn’t be surprised if they brought in an assistant from the Pacers or another coach who gets how to run a basketball offense with pace.
Kelly will wait until Amber Cox join and then either Kelly of Amber will make the announcements.
Cox already joined... and Sides will stay. Just get over it. If they wanted her gone she would be already.
Good point. Cox not fully onboard yet.
@@Smido83 Cox has been announced but will officialy join at the end of October
I love listening to you Adrienne. I think you are spot on. I'm from Iowa and have watched Caitlin for years. She has got to be one tough cookie to go through everything that had been dealt her. Her parents have raised her correctly. She just wants to play ball and ignore all the drama. Hope you're right about the Fever. I'll keep listening to you! Good bless you!
Clark, Boston, and Mitchell definitely set in stone. Everyone else is under further review. This lady is a pro for sure. By saying it takes time she is telling us major change is coming and she needs a little time to make the staff and player changes she has in mind.
Yes, I agree with you! That's what I took from it as well. I think Kelly did a good job and was gracious towards Christy But definitely did not make any promises for the future. Looking forward to seeing how all this plays out in the near future.
This is exactly what I’ve been saying on other TH-camrs videos about this subject. Krauskopf is being gracious, but in no way, shape or form has she put her chips in for the bet on Christie Sides. She believes Sides did a good job of using the skills SHE has…weathered the early, rocky start and built a strong culture and chemistry between the players, but she intends to enable this team to WIN, and they need to trade up to an elite coach to make this happen.
Sides better start speaking up when her player gets beat up..
Thank you. Once again the most clear sighted person on the subject. Love you!
She's basically reciting the audio version of Sides' resume. 😅
I agree with you 100% 😊
Hope you are right.
I’m going to wait n see.
Good analysis. I think you're right. Thanks.
Kelly K did the right thing, praising how Christie held this team together under IMMENSE pressure and hostility, but she also knows exactly what the Fever needs...and it's a new HC.
I think when Kelly finds a new coach, Sides will be gone. CC is a special talent and needs a special coach. Let her play! Your analysis is always right on! 😊
Thanks again!!! It went over my head! Believing you are batting a 1000.
They need a great defensive coach. These ladies have no idea to play in a defense
When I watched the interview, there was nothing I heard which indicated a coaching change. BUT, the fact that the Simon family, who own the Fever, got the old president to quit, hired a new president who changed the title of the GM, then hired a new GM tells me that the Fever owner decided he wants to clean the slate between now and April. Who's staying? Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, the new management hires. Beyond this, being a new fan, I dunno'...
What’s the point if they don’t change the head coach? With all other changes they’re making.
The good person line is a killer.
Right?!