But They Said No One Wants To Play For Indiana…?

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  • Sydney Colson Signs with the Indiana Fever! Are They Championship Favorites?
    The Indiana Fever just made another major move in WNBA free agency, signing veteran guard Sydney Colson to a one-year deal! Colson joins a rapidly improving Fever squad headlined by Caitlin Clark, along with key offseason acquisitions Sophie Cunningham and DeWanna Bonner. With this mix of rising stars and experienced vets, could Indiana be the team to beat in 2025?
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  • @ClaraTrujillo-re5hf
    @ClaraTrujillo-re5hf 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +107

    Swoops going to be unhinged 😂😂

    • @beanzieobeanz2955
      @beanzieobeanz2955 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

      "Swoops is unhinged" - fixed it forya

    • @jimbo029
      @jimbo029 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Can't Woopes sue the Fever for making these trades? Find an unhingement attorney and serve the papers.

    • @vodkaone1053
      @vodkaone1053 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Keep Swoopes from sharp objects.

  • @scottdellinger1455
    @scottdellinger1455 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +75

    Fresh legs for CC and KM is scary for the rest of the league. Great addition!

  • @Wombatmetal
    @Wombatmetal 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +111

    What I am impressed with is how smart the Fever front office is. All the players seem to fit together, each has a purpose. Often you see teams going for the best player, Indiana seems factoring in how each person fits. So smart

    • @rebauer2000
      @rebauer2000 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You're kidding me. Obviously Syd's agent is a toxic and racist. Bad signing.

    • @Yoyomu205
      @Yoyomu205 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Its going to be awkward CC playing that chick from Phoenix when she tried to fight CC in the season and the playoffs

  • @deejay6869
    @deejay6869 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +166

    No one wants to play with Caitlin. They keep raising the bar for her, and she just keeps tearing them down. Secretly, EVERYONE wants to play with her. As always, thank you for this immediate review and breakdown. And, as always, I love you and your videos.

    • @onemomentoflove
      @onemomentoflove 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      who said this? Nobody. Quit making up drama

    • @mione134
      @mione134 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

      ​@@onemomentoflovemaking up drama? It's ALL on Twitter. From reporters who have podcasts for the WNBA to posters and agents.

    • @Doomguy9OOO
      @Doomguy9OOO 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@onemomentofloveswoopes did, dumbass, don’t open your face hole unless you know what you are talking about… sorry not sorry

    • @ryansaulter3708
      @ryansaulter3708 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Ever wants to pray with her she’s amazing and she is my birthday buddy. She’s gonna be world champion call call Indiana go storm ghost storm.

    • @ryansaulter3708
      @ryansaulter3708 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Ever wants to pray with her she’s amazing and she is my birthday buddy. She’s gonna be world champion call call Indiana go storm ghost storm.

  • @stevehardwick7285
    @stevehardwick7285 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +173

    It's hilarious how the narrative changed from "nobody wants to play for Indiana," to "too many players are going to Indiana." It appears the haters were once again wrong.

    • @dustysmoke4996
      @dustysmoke4996 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

      Always were, always will be.

    • @coral9872
      @coral9872 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

      It's so funny seeing these people crash out, acting like the Fever are doing something illegal.

    • @ChrisSavenSH
      @ChrisSavenSH 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Yes, goal posts shifting at a blistering pace 😂

    • @enniol8043
      @enniol8043 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Whatever is happening, those who hate Clark will present a negative narrative. If she wins, well of course she did, yet every team, college and pro are stacked.

    • @debracraven3207
      @debracraven3207 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      😂

  • @nathanpayne5358
    @nathanpayne5358 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +61

    Agents and reporters should stay clear of bad mouthing other players or coaches

  • @clupus63
    @clupus63 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +164

    You mean Sheryl Swoopes was wrong? I'm shocked.

    • @mione134
      @mione134 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      It's no mistake that Colsons agent is also Swoops agent 😂

    • @bpraise517
      @bpraise517 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      We know the W is toxic

    • @sharronjones1017
      @sharronjones1017 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      IKR💯💯🤣😂🤣🤣😂

    • @sharronjones1017
      @sharronjones1017 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      @@bpraise517but not the Fever, which is why the real pros want to play with them!

    • @MultiSimonchan
      @MultiSimonchan 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      She is black and a woman so she can never be wrong

  • @eduardoante5581
    @eduardoante5581 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +68

    The "Splash Sisters" surrounded by seasoned vets (kudos to Natasha, Bonner, Sydney, Sofie), they said that no one wants to play with Caitlin. What a joke people. Fever is in the championship run. Go Fever! A fan from the Philippines.

    • @wayne7725
      @wayne7725 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Sisters in arms.

  • @dongubrud3518
    @dongubrud3518 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +47

    I am so looking forward to watching Caitlin and the Fever win it all this year. Much respect for the new head coach.❤

    • @beanzieobeanz2955
      @beanzieobeanz2955 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      same coach who allowed/encouraged her previous team to physically assault CC?

    • @sharronjones1017
      @sharronjones1017 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      ABSOLUTELY 💯💯💯💯💯🎯🎯🎯🎯

  • @ChrisSavenSH
    @ChrisSavenSH 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +21

    Bonner mentioning the Fever fans is such a pro move considering the noise there's been about her partner's comments.

    • @kylewarren8065
      @kylewarren8065 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      No person should be judged by other than their own actions. Bonner is a pro and has praised CC in game. She’s another fiery competitor that will fit right in.

  • @Nancy-uj8dq
    @Nancy-uj8dq 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    As you said, the locker room is very key. Welcome to Sydney Colson!🎉

  • @grb024
    @grb024 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +40

    Sydney Colson. She's spent most of her career on the bench. She's always been integral to the teams she has been signed with, but she's the epitome of understated and "behind the scenes". She's about to be absolutely lifted up on a pedestal and get the credit SHE deserves for being tuned and ready for 10+ years. I'm so happy for her. The fringe benefit with both her and DeWanna is they will go home to their respective friends and partners (Syd is a good friend of A'ja Wilson and DeWanna is obviously married to Alyssa Thomas,) and they will GUSH about how incredible the fans, the team and Caitlin are. This is a good thing all the way around, because as we move forward, we all come together.

    • @jimbo029
      @jimbo029 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's NOT a good thing for Fever opponents.

    • @grb024
      @grb024 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @jimbo029 True, but off the court this can bring two sides closer together.

    • @lisacdn
      @lisacdn 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Great take on these trades- excited for the new season!

  • @sharronjones1017
    @sharronjones1017 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

    It is so cool that the Flash is simply going home! This season is going to epic!! Professionals at all times, with lots of fan support, plenty of endorsements, peaceful & professional locker room, treated with respect & cheered on by fans all over the world! This is a dream come true for any player! I wish they had a few more preseason games! I have never ever bothered watching WNBA until I saw CC & the Fever bring grace, class, good sportsmanship, passion & their love for the sport! It’s infectious! I wish I could move to Indiana!❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💯💯💯💯💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @NonyaBizness-r6r
    @NonyaBizness-r6r 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +26

    You always have to have a plan if Caitlin gets injured. Getting "enforcers" on the team or not...injury is always possible. So this move was smart.

  • @FSD_PNW
    @FSD_PNW 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +28

    She is a very good defender, high energy, and if you look at her overseas stats, where she runs the point, unlike with the Aces, she has alot of assists to go with her points. Should be a good person to give Caitlin some rest, and up the defense at that position when your chief facilitator is out for a bit.

  • @conniekungfu206
    @conniekungfu206 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +27

    I think it's especially important in basketball to have team chemistry.

  • @alipobutao8723
    @alipobutao8723 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    Now it’s “Cathy made the call”😂😂😂

  • @conniekungfu206
    @conniekungfu206 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +38

    It's unbelievable what Indiana is doing. They want to at least make a run at a championship. And I'm here for it! CC is not a shrinking violet. She's not one to take basketball putdowns to heart. We used talk a lot of shite in nyc playing basketball. It was just part of playing. CC serms like that type of person. She wants to make it entertaining! ❤😊

    • @dustysmoke4996
      @dustysmoke4996 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Mhmm. Some of these new folks on the team have roughhoused her and jostled her in previous games, but i'm sure she won't hold it against them, and will welcome them onboard. She's a woman who's init to winit, and as long as they are too, good things will happen.

    • @jimbo029
      @jimbo029 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      She's trying to beat Larry Bird at trash talking.

    • @markyg236
      @markyg236 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jimbo029 I dunno man, people may argue about goat players but no doubt who's the goat of trash talking. The yellow crested, green footed, Larry Bird.

  • @MarkRichter-j2l
    @MarkRichter-j2l 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +52

    Supermodel Sophie is going to be a Rockstar in Indy

    • @conniekungfu206
      @conniekungfu206 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      @@MarkRichter-j2l True! And get the recognition she so rightly deserves! She's fun to watch and has a great personality.

    • @jamesclaytonbowman5977
      @jamesclaytonbowman5977 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      she's a great addition for bringing fire, ferocity, fierce defense, AND an additional 3-threat on the wing. If she happens to get a branding contract based on her popularity, more power to her.

    • @dynasty0019
      @dynasty0019 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If Spicy Sophie and Sexy Lexie do a calendar shoot. It would sell millions.

    • @jadeshand2990
      @jadeshand2990 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Her looks will have the endorsements knocking down her door.

  • @Bowmanganie
    @Bowmanganie 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +29

    All I know is that I am gonna go broke buying Fever jerseys this year. On a side note, with the exception of DeWana Bonner, I had no idea who any of the new to the Fever players were. Yes, I am new because of Caitlin, but the WNBA really, really, really needs to be better about promoting their players. I have lived in Missouri almost my entire life and this is the first time I have heard of Sophie Cunningham. She seems awesome now that I have done some research. I am looking forward to learning more about all of them.

    • @Biggdoom344
      @Biggdoom344 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Watch other teams games.

    • @Bowmanganie
      @Bowmanganie 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@Biggdoom344 That's brilliant. Thanks!

    • @davidthurman3963
      @davidthurman3963 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      I am in Oregon. I discovered an player this year and started really liking her. I love her style and her kind of cold assassin look after sinking 3's.Sabrina Ionescu. Turns out she is an Oregon alum. Ha. You arent alone.

  • @seahawk8168
    @seahawk8168 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Thank you Rachel for your informative commentaries.

  • @kevinw1822
    @kevinw1822 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Disappointed they didn’t keep Berger as backup PG. but I do agree it’s better for her talent to go find playing time because there are 2 more teams signing up next year so if you thought this year was crazy….. next year every team is going to be making huge changes especially after the CBA

  • @Crow5537
    @Crow5537 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +23

    Caitlin raising a mvp and championship in the same year, might send the haters into real life depression

    • @mione134
      @mione134 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      The haters are now claiming that the WNBA is rigged for Caitlin to win

    • @Crow5537
      @Crow5537 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      @ yep, how dare she get some veteran players that are versatile

    • @randyking9489
      @randyking9489 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sterile Poops would be on suicide watch if that were to happen

  • @RandyMerrell
    @RandyMerrell 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +21

    I would fire my agent.

  • @MrsBStacyBattleBorn
    @MrsBStacyBattleBorn 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    The threesome were in the games most of the game. During their resting moments the team can still perform at the same pace and rate as if those three are still on the court even if 2 of them are taken out of the game or if any of them get a minor injury.

  • @eljeer123
    @eljeer123 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    As a Liberty fan, the Fever scares the hell out of me. This is a bomb squad. Lol

  • @ALLENONDRO
    @ALLENONDRO 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    Any player who says they don’t want to play with the Fever and Clark is either lying or foolish. The marketing deals that players there will and are getting, alone, makes it worth it.

  • @michaelrodriguez6589
    @michaelrodriguez6589 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    My thought is that Coach will have her hands full with all this talent and personalities. Who will emerge as the leader? Is there "enough room in this town" for all of us?

    • @NolaDrake-d7j
      @NolaDrake-d7j 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Bonner just played 2 years with Steph on the Sun, and Natasha was drafted originally with the Fever, and knows Steph. Pretty sure all these vets know EXACTLY what they're in for! Lots of fun and WINNING!!🏀💖🏀🔥

  • @WillyPDX94
    @WillyPDX94 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    It's great that the Fever added so much veteran talent to their team, but that doesn't guarantee success. As you pointed out, it will come down to team chemistry and the willingness for everyone to fulfill their roles. Caitlin, Kelsey, and Aliyah are still the stars of this team and the veterans need to be okay with that. The most important person on the team next year is probably the coach, Stephanie White. She has to figure out how to best utilize the talent, identify the roles individuals will play, and create a committed and unified squad. Teamwork will be more important than individual talent next year if we want to compete for a championship.

    • @JohnW-o8h
      @JohnW-o8h 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Most accurate reply made. Heres hoping.

  • @kapo5650
    @kapo5650 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    She has or had a podcast or something. I guess she's a real character and extremely funny. She's very demonstrative and supportive of her team and teammates. She will be a great asset.

  • @kathystone6553
    @kathystone6553 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    It will be like watching Coach D Staley's team at U of So Carolina - substitutions in and out are head spinning, but the quality of play never suffers. Colson has been understated and now will be able to shine. She rounds out an amazing lineup. The starters to the bench can be seamless with this group. This will be amazing basketball!

  • @wandavelez4147
    @wandavelez4147 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    It’s going to be a very interesting season!! Looking 👀 forward to it and your uploaded videos. 🏀👏🏼🙌🏼💪🏼

  • @vmsilverknight4661
    @vmsilverknight4661 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Fever will be the team to beat, hands down ... The latest pickup was the last slot needed, someone to backup CC when she needs a rest ... Looking at the roster, Indiana is setup now to play FAST PACE, so rotation will be critical off the bench ... With Coach White they have all the ingredients to win it all ...

  • @timwoody3835
    @timwoody3835 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    If an agent has official social media accounts their posts should be about praising their athletes for their performance and their off the court charitable activities. Period.

    • @markyg236
      @markyg236 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      And their personals should be incognito.

    • @timwoody3835
      @timwoody3835 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ agreed, their personal posts should only be visible to their friends.

    • @Yoyomu205
      @Yoyomu205 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That agent is a troublemaker shes going to cause her player and CC problems on and of the game

  • @fernandolundy3644
    @fernandolundy3644 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    The Indiana Fever are going for the championship NOW! Stephanie White scouted the Indiana Fever for their weaknesses when she was an opposing coach for the Connecticut Sun. Now, as the Head Coach for the Indiana Fever, Coach White and the Head Office are addressing those weaknesses, especially on the defensive end, without neglecting scoring power. They are definitely going for the championship, and they now have the support pieces to get the job done. Sydney Colson is part of the insurance policy to support and ensure that championship run, as a backup point guard for Caitlin Clark or number 2 guard for Kelsey Mitchell. They have BIG GUNS, they are coming fast, and they also have ENFORCERS.

  • @whatferd
    @whatferd 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Seems like they have backups for each starter. Now no one will have to play the entire game. Plus the bench is capable of playing and maintaining or even extending a lead.

    • @jamesclaytonbowman5977
      @jamesclaytonbowman5977 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      they are still kinda thin at 5/center. not sure Colson is the 1/PG backup (but maybe I'm wrong)...but wow, an embarrassment of riches at 2-4.

    • @markyg236
      @markyg236 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jamesclaytonbowman5977 Colson is the 1, some combo of Hull, Sophie, and Bonner can sub in for Mitchell

    • @aden538
      @aden538 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jamesclaytonbowman5977 If they are somehow able to get off of Wallace or Samuelson, that's what I'd like to see from either the #19 or an overseas player. Pick up a tall, athletic defender to fill the Temi role as either Boston's backup or the ability to go big with Boston at the 4.

  • @billthompson2740
    @billthompson2740 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    How is every one of these folks so quick to leave out Lexy Hull from the end of last year to now?

  • @tommy2chips
    @tommy2chips 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    Keyword is chemistry. You could have all the talent in the world ,but if you don’t have chemistry, nothing will work.

    • @Willard-l7t
      @Willard-l7t 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Exactly. That's my concern with some of these moves.

    • @BrianDavey-q3g
      @BrianDavey-q3g 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Can say the same thing about the other team’s free agents!

    • @Ravenfanatic5
      @Ravenfanatic5 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I agree

    • @rebeldarlin7
      @rebeldarlin7 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Sounds like they all want to play with Caitlin.

    • @tommy2chips
      @tommy2chips 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BrianDavey-q3g yep

  • @CC22ball
    @CC22ball 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    There's going to be at least one more big move 🎉

  • @tsaindy727
    @tsaindy727 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Hokie Smokes! Clark, Mitchell, Boston, Bonner, and Howard start the game. You bring in Cunningham, Hull, Colson, Samuelson, and any of the remaining three. Ya'll best be ready! The Fever are! This is going to be fun!
    You can already imagine what these players are going to do together. They know what to expect from Caitlin's passing. They will be in a shooting position waiting for them. She will be getting 14 assist a game. I truly believe she will have at least one 30 assist game. When things are rockin', Caitlin is doing what basketball players do. She has always been a winner, and now she truly has a team around her that wants to win, too. Not to say others haven't, but the Fever front office is making sure of it.
    Remember, folks, this is free agency. No one is forcing any of these players to come play in Indianapolis. They are coming of their volition.
    Stop the hate and enjoy some really good basketball. Believe me when I say Fever has put together a basketball team. They are going to have fun and be fun to watch.

  • @Willard-l7t
    @Willard-l7t 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Colson's agent is maybe the most unprofessional agent in sports.

  • @mikehall4517
    @mikehall4517 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    There was some doubt in my mind near the end of the season where nothing was being said about things like the future of Lynn Dunn, or Coach Sides. And then with the inevitability of an oncoming freight train changes were made, new President, easing out Lynn Dunn, releasing Sides, signing Coach White, re-signing Kelsey Mitchell, one thing following another, with no missteps, this all didn't happen overnight, planning and forward thinking were involved. They're on a roll, if they keep this momentum anything could happen. 2025 is going to be 🔥🔥🔥

    • @aden538
      @aden538 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Not just no missteps, but also not a single leak. This took everybody by surprise.

  • @smoakdavis4511
    @smoakdavis4511 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Indiana pro basketball teams have a culture that considers both talent and who the players are as people. That's why you see the players usually having great chemistry with one another. That also encourages the fans to support the players as they are usually amazing people who inspire the fans both on and off the court.

  • @anthonymunar7634
    @anthonymunar7634 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Salamat palagi, Rachel...

  • @Primus54
    @Primus54 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Every player that has been added are strong defenders as well as offensive threats. The Fever’s #1 weakness in 2024 (besides a head coach in way over her head) was defense. If the Fever can maintain or even improve its offense while also holding opponents to 5 or 6 fewer points per game, they are most definitely in contention this year.

  • @randyking9489
    @randyking9489 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Sterile Poops was the one who rambled on about no one wanting to play with Caitlin and the Fever

    • @NotAPacifist825
      @NotAPacifist825 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Swoopes is def the queen of angry delusion but many players and "journalists" both implied and said explicitly that Indiana fans (cc fans) were terrible, scary, racists and fever games were like "Trump rallies." The hyperbole has been constant and virtually unchallenged in the WNBA press for an entire season. Now some clowns are saying "no player literally said 'no one wants to play with CC'." Smh

  • @KB_OMeara
    @KB_OMeara 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Caitlin WANTS TO PLAY 40 MINUTES A GAME!!! The bench is NOT her happy place.

  • @williambruneau
    @williambruneau วันที่ผ่านมา

    New male subscriber 78 who never really played basketball. Caitlin certainly got me here but I like what I am seeing and enjoying your frank assessments most. like your commentary, authoritative and assured. Good to have your own viewpoint on WNBA and basketball sports wide. I must admit that the parts where you are viewing some tape are obviously intentional, but I frankly delicious hints of another very real Rachel, somewhat comes through. Well done.

  • @patriziasaturni9379
    @patriziasaturni9379 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I think that the Indiana is going to win but, even if it doesn't, they will play so well and at such level that it's going to improve even the games of the other teams in the League... It feels like a Renaissance of the WNBA, a new chapter, that will bring lots of new fans to the sport and will make happy the old fans, those who like to watch great and fast games... No drama... no bullies and no balls like that... At the end of the day, that's what the fans want...Thanks so much ;D

  • @terryaustin5976
    @terryaustin5976 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    You are correct Agents should NOT comment on social media, but this is the WNBA. I said when people were commenting "nobody wants to play for Fever". There will be high end players heading to the Fever to play with Clark.

  • @thechister779
    @thechister779 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Oh 4get Swoops! She was the one spreading that rumour!

  • @danieltomita9556
    @danieltomita9556 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Absolutely, very strategic in the last signings to make sure of 2 things: rest for CC with quality point guard minutes to proven winners like SC and to ensure that "I feel hammered out there every night!" never happens on the Fever watch ever again with enforcers and tough players like Howard and Cunningham who will have CC's back and PLUS the lockerroom where CC says that no one really knows what happens in the lockerroom except the players and their coaches so Kelly emphasizing the quality of the new signees, proven winners, team players that are excited to play with CC, KM, AB and hopefully Lexy Hull will also be there come this May! Go Fever!

  • @2GunRock
    @2GunRock 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Unloading Nalyssa is what they call "addition by subtraction". Getting Sophie for such dead weight was a heist.

  • @TheReelMcCoySC
    @TheReelMcCoySC วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    “They hate us because they ain’t us”

  • @bellaangus1213
    @bellaangus1213 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I’ve never watched WNBA basketball and truly only watched college basketball in March with husband.
    I’m now a subscriber of you and a supporter of WNBA.
    Last year watching all of the intentional violence was unbelievable and that it was tolerated was crazy.

    • @beanzieobeanz2955
      @beanzieobeanz2955 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      you're very charitable with that word "tolerated"

  • @briancollier886
    @briancollier886 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    It's hard to see the future where pieces will land for the long term after this year because of the upcoming CBA. This year is the wild west because everyone is basically on a 1-year contract (minus those on rookie contracts) until the new contract is set after this year.

  • @rollerphone
    @rollerphone 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Clark's Fever has basically become Lebron's miami Heat superteam. She too will be carried to the finals every year.

  • @FSD_PNW
    @FSD_PNW 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I expect Caitlin's scoring will be around her 2nd half of the season last year, so around 24ppg, but her assists may put her the first person to avg more than 10 assists per game with the slashers and finishers she now has around her. Going to be a high number of potential assists become actual assists, with less misses and more of her passes ending in finishes instead of additional passes to other players.
    Colson is definitely glue in the lockerroom, really popular as a lockerroom and sideline supporter.

    • @drewdietz2115
      @drewdietz2115 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I hope so Tesla....but I would guess even if her numbers drop, she will be more interested in winning a championship or several as compared to her stats. Also, Hey, lets not forget about Kelsey!! She has seen the worst and never the best; lets get this one for Mrs. Mitchell! Go Fever!!!

    • @Oneanddone14
      @Oneanddone14 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      What you said is very probable, but now every player in the starting five can score. I wouldn't be surprised if Caitlin averaged 21-22 pts with 12-13 assists a game.

  • @williesilveira2078
    @williesilveira2078 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Ok… hear me out…. If the Fever don’t win it all Caitlin will be blamed. If she wins it won’t be because of her but everyone around her. I’m hoping I’ll be wrong but, from what I’ve seen and read this last year it would not surprise me.

    • @ChrisSavenSH
      @ChrisSavenSH 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      That will 100% be the narrative in some quarters

  • @ckono5991
    @ckono5991 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I feel like Fever’s response to this topic and other complaints is, we’ll see you on the court and let our game do the talking 😉

  • @SophiesDriver
    @SophiesDriver 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I enjoyed this video all the way to the end. I pressed like.
    I subscribed and turned on notifications about a month ago.
    Caitlin Clark brought me to the WNBA; and I don't know a lot about basketball.
    I'm curious about a couple things with the Fever that I just can't figure out.
    What will Lexie Hull's role be in the coming season?
    What might Hull's future look like? Will she remain with the Fever? Will her role change if she does?
    I enjoy watching how Clark and Hull play together>
    Being a Caitlin Clark fan has probably made me a Lexie Hull fan, as well.

  • @ericschmitz357
    @ericschmitz357 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fever roster looking good. Strategy looks strong with one year contracts designed to continue take advantage of vets wanting wanting to join in the future.

  • @danpals7678
    @danpals7678 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    CC can easily play 40 minutes especially with all the pauses in the game. She doesn't like to come out unless they have a big lead. She loves basketball.

  • @felipemiranda9304
    @felipemiranda9304 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey Rachel, love and enjoy your posts. There is so much confusion about players going here or there. Can you create a video about all the players' signings, transfers, etc. Thanks!

  • @bobcole4857
    @bobcole4857 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You are a wonderful addition to my basketball life, Rachel D!

  • @evanclayton100
    @evanclayton100 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Said it once before, the W doesn't deserve Caitlin. What she's done for viewership, how she elevates the profiles of her teammates and organization, she really does deserve to be paid significantly more than any woman in the league right now. I honestly wouldn't be mad if the fever or even the league gave her a piece of the ownership pie.

  • @shawndiggz8904
    @shawndiggz8904 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like the dig back at Swoopes and other haters. Nobody wants to play with Reese. How ironic? Great video Rachel!!!

  • @DaBears34
    @DaBears34 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think Syds signing was the cherry on top. Cake was already made. She just that sweet bonus. I too like you worry about longevity for this team. Is it the Fevers goal to use this year to "train" the younglings so to speak then start to build dynasty following year ? either way Im eager to watch and cheer them on.

  • @williammaxwell1919
    @williammaxwell1919 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Many of these pick-ups may be to support CC and Kelsey... though when this Fever team fires as a whole, everyone will be supporting each other, and it will be fascinating to see how the team dynamics gel and take the IF to the pinnacle of the WNBA

  • @Willard-l7t
    @Willard-l7t 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    I guess Aja is the only player afraid to go to Indy😂😂😂

    • @MargueriteFahey
      @MargueriteFahey 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      All those crazy preteens just waiting to "pop off"!!

    • @derekdumas8782
      @derekdumas8782 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      We don’t want A’ja leave her in Vegas

    • @petep5207
      @petep5207 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Watch...wait for it...Aja and maybe others, will try to sabotage the all star game by bringign up the racism narrative again and demand the WNBA move the game out of Indy.

    • @soniacanalla900
      @soniacanalla900 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Like Taurasi said: "There's levels to this thing ..." 😂

    • @Oneanddone14
      @Oneanddone14 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@MargueriteFahey Those 6th grade girls scared me when I attended the Fever-Sparks game this year. One of them called Derica Hamby a meanie.

  • @twenty-yearbeginner2660
    @twenty-yearbeginner2660 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Fever were quiet the first couple of days of free agency and BAM! Pulled off these trades since re-signing Kelsey Mitchell.

  • @Nevaeh-o8b
    @Nevaeh-o8b 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm with you, I thought that after the got bonner they were in the Championship talks. Olsen, I think just adds a few more talking points, but I just can't wait to see this New Fever team. 😀

  • @profalbrecht
    @profalbrecht 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I agree, the Fever are championship ready now. But unloading KLS’s contract will enable signing a rookie big!

  • @hunterrb2
    @hunterrb2 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Haters aren't very smart in their words nor their deeds.
    People choose to be hateful.

  • @jennahawk12
    @jennahawk12 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You had me at the headline 😂

  • @RandyMerrell
    @RandyMerrell 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    I hope they can play as a team. Can't let these egos corrupt the team.

  • @MrSvender
    @MrSvender 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Rachel just wanted to add this as you mentioned it.
    Colson is a good player for her role, but while Colson's agent made direct comments about C#, Colson made the comparison photo post about Monika Czinano of Iowa. So it's only one instance but it's out there.
    Sorta soured me on the protect the locker and managements integrity speech.

  • @timothy5988
    @timothy5988 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I thought everyone wanted to play in Chicago 😂😂😂

  • @hollygolden9673
    @hollygolden9673 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I'm sure there won't be any toxicity in that Fever locker room.

    • @mione134
      @mione134 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Agent 1 is gone aka Lyssa. This locker room is gonna be fantastic

  • @tribe-r1851
    @tribe-r1851 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Picking up Saori Miyazaki for Caitlin's backup would be great for the Fever. Definitely no drama.

  • @joeszalay2052
    @joeszalay2052 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very good point i like your perspective I never looked at it that way but I do now

  • @TruthMatters22
    @TruthMatters22 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If these new players help the Big 3 win a championship, they will be beloved by a huge and rabid fan base. Embrace the love that is coming your way!

  • @cherylhumphrey1710
    @cherylhumphrey1710 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Love the trades and cc won't get beat up

  • @marquesasnyder3487
    @marquesasnyder3487 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Totally agree with you❤I feel that we need to now focus on more size (Forwards/Centers) Thoughts?

  • @blackgirldiary2363
    @blackgirldiary2363 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I remember Lynn Dunn saying people were calling about wanting to join the Fever 😂 Not sure about Sydney, but I feel like the other vets came calling first😅

    • @markyg236
      @markyg236 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      In the intro presser for Howard KK and Cox said they were targeting her from the very beginning.

  • @KKinlin-n5i
    @KKinlin-n5i 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Important piece to add. CC needs a backup so I hope the chemistry is there on the court when CC is on the bench. I agree they need to add youth now for long term success.

  • @Glenn-F-Rice
    @Glenn-F-Rice 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    One thing is beyond the shadow of doubt. 2024 was the best year so far for the WNBA

  • @leonardgomez6959
    @leonardgomez6959 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    hi Rachel,am a die hard fan of CC,and has been following her from 2022,and Sydney is going to play her best games now,than she ever has,and all of these awesome new players are all going to rock,and belive me,when I say this,the fever are going to win this 2025 championship,and yes,all of these awesome new players are going to feel the love of fans they have never felt before,and are also going to be appreciated like they have never before....am a CC fan from India....

  • @senenjosecestipona
    @senenjosecestipona 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    ..I'm seeing next season, Caitlin Clark will score below 20 pts because of additional help, her assists will skyrocket I predict and playing will reduced to 30 to 35 minutes..and all of these are a good things, stay healthy CC..coming from big fan here in the Philippines..🙏❤️😎

  • @CassSanchez-k4d
    @CassSanchez-k4d 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    The first time in 25 years I have cared about a team sport,
    I’ve enjoyed the process of making this team,
    Sheryl Swoops was a somewhat respectable player and now she has made herself a joke of a person,
    Congratulations Sheryl

  • @AlfredoRamos-ko3tx
    @AlfredoRamos-ko3tx 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello gorgeous Rachel, be safe and God bless you and your family always, Mahal Kita, from the Philippines ❤❤❤

  • @ducnguyen-qv7sw
    @ducnguyen-qv7sw 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The Fever need backup players, it shows during late season and playoffs, that's why they signed all of these players.

  • @jc20012
    @jc20012 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yes the Fever should compete for a title. They have made several big additions to their team and they even got better by getting rid of their problem player Smith. I am looking forward to watching the Fever in 2025.

  • @2GunRock
    @2GunRock 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fantastic off-season for the Fever's braintrust, bringing in championship caliber veterans who are still playing at a high level. Perfect blend of youth and experience ... and toughness too, enforcers for Caitlin Clark. IMO they should now be the chalk favorites to win the championship in 2025, especially with Caitlin coming into year two.

  • @OneIdeaTooMany
    @OneIdeaTooMany 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Man Sydney Colson was a menace during the playoffs. She was all over Caitlin.... I'm glad she's on the fever team now.

  • @josedimasvillalpando-gomez7932
    @josedimasvillalpando-gomez7932 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I agree with you, before this latest signing the Fever were already title contenders but a player on the Aces bench is going to probably be a better player than a bench player in Indiana last season. So it’s most likely an upgrade. So that adds a little more for Indiana. But who gets cut off? You can only have 22 players, right?

  • @kenwilson53
    @kenwilson53 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is the first time that I have viewed your videos. I will have to agree with you on all your points. Team chemistry is paramount for a successful team. I’ve seen teams with good players, no great standout players, absolutely dominate game after game against teams with one superstar and one great player and the other three really good players. When players don’t mesh well on the court, they don’t fair well in the final game outcome. Also, an agent making statements rather prematurely about not wanting to play for a specific team especially when you really haven’t seen the impact of a world class player on that team is irresponsible. And finally, I believe Indiana has pretty well stacked the deck as far building a potential championship team. All they need to do is develop the same chemistry that they developed last season. The WNBA Indiana Fever with Caitlin Clark is very exciting to watch and I wasn’t a big fan of the pre-Caitlin WNBA, and I grew up watching the Coach Pat Summit Lady Vols and loved watching them play.

  • @petep5207
    @petep5207 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    They are pissed because the movement toward actual culture and placing the focus on...wait for it...basketball...just took a major step forward.

  • @JamesStewart-pw6qd
    @JamesStewart-pw6qd 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    These players, except maybe Sophie, are one yr. rentals, 2026, we get to ride, this Rollercoaster again. All the vets will be free agents, in 2026😮

    • @NeptunianNeanderthal
      @NeptunianNeanderthal 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      They’re shooting their shot while they have two superstars on rookie contracts. When Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark finish their 3 year rookie contracts the team’s options go down (under the current pay structure) because right now they have two all-stars they’re paying peanuts to.
      Makes for a fun ride in the short term, they’re really rolling the dice in a shot for the championship.

    • @markyg236
      @markyg236 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      *Everyone* except AB and CC will be free agents at the end of this season. Talk about your rollercoasters, this will be the whole dang theme park.

  • @kristinmarra7005
    @kristinmarra7005 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Storm tried to build a super team last year and look how that went. Unfortunately, doesn’t look like they thought about the locker room..