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3x3 pool play...

Semis...

And 3x3 finals...

Um. Okay. We lost. So now what 😐

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Sophie gets to keep #9. BecAllen9 becomes A11en. And TashCloud9 becomes Cl0ud 🤔

Okay. So who's going to play in the post with BG? Is Bec going to be a power forward? So the starting lineup is Cloud, DT, Kah, Bec, BG.

The bench guards are Sophie, Sug, and Christyn. And they need two post players on the bench.

And then they have one more spot. Realistically they only have cap space for 11, not 12. And I'm assuming they'll give that 11th spot to a guard.

So Morgan Bertsch, Kiki Herbert Harrigan, Mya Hollingshed, Natasha Mack, Bella Murekatete, and DesiRae Young are competing for two post spots.

And Air Hearn, Amy Atwell, Charisma Osbourne, and Jaz Shelley are competing for one guard spot.

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I love that Sue owns the Storm.

But also... imagine being underpaid by a franchise for 20 years and then turning around and giving that franchise your money 😭

Sue's love for the game is REAL. She will always belong to basketball first and foremost. Basketball is still her priority and I LOVE THAT.

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SUE BIRD IS IN THE OWNERSHIP GROUP NOW!!! I'M JUST GOING TO CALL HER THE STORM OWNER. SHE IS THE OWNER. SHE OWNS THE STORM.

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BELLA!!!!!

YES!!! PAC-12 CHAMPION!!! GO COUGS!!!

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Geno telling Nika to bring UConn culture back to Seattle 😭💚💛

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Piph 💐

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Diana went to three UConn WBB games this year. And they lost all three. NC State. Notre Dame. Iowa. That's so fucked up.

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PAIGE AND AZZI TO THE PHOENIX MERCURY LET'S GO!!!!!

YEAH LET'S DO IT PAIGE!!! AS SOON AS YOU GET IN THE LEAGUE, DEMAND A TRADE TO PHOENIX!!! THROW YOUR WEIGHT AROUND!!! GET WHAT YOU WANT!!!

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Oh gosh. Someone unfollowed because I said I might leave Sue/Megan off the couple post for Izzy/Tash 😭

Okay fine. If you feel that strongly about it... I could leave off Elena instead. Elena's so sexy though 😭

Another problem I'm running into right now is I can't find recent Vanderquig content

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Weezy with her rookie rook

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uh, if you're planning to include EDD, then you definitely need to include sue. retired or not, she's still a major power player in the women's basketball landscape. unless of course adorable, mega-watt, legendary, women sports affirming, power lesbian couples aren't your thing.

I make a WNBA lesbian couple mega post every year. I put 10 couples on the post to recap the year. I choose photos from the past year and edit them together. I've already included Sue in these posts. Here's the one from last year.

Everyone already knows about Sue and Megan and Elena and Amanda. But I don't have many posts about Izzy and Tash and they're both active players. They've been together since the first season of AU. So I was thinking about digging through AU photos to include them. I thought it would be fun to feature a new couple. But no one on last year's post broke up. So if I add a new couple, I'm going to have to leave someone off. That's all. I haven't even started making the post yet. I'm just procrastinating, basically.

And no I can't put 11 couples on there because I need to draw the line somewhere 😅

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why is paige thanking everyone for their support? what happened now?

Her 2021 ESPYs speech went viral

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💙

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I put Sue/Megan in my WNBA lesbian couple mega post last year even though Sue's retired. But now she's been retired for two years...

Should I keep her in there? Or should I put a new couple in there? I want to add Izzy and Tash but they only have like 3 pictures together. Maybe I could find more if I dig through AU stuff.

Also what about Elena and Amanda? Elena's not playing this year but she has soooo much couple/throuple content online. But I could also add Courtney Williams and her girlfriend because they've been together a few years now.

Kah did not stay with Binta long enough to make it to the lesbian week post. I'm so annoyed!!! Those two were gorgeous together.

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Amazing. We should make out

everything i learned about the WNBA i've learned and compiled in the last two days, btw. my sister thinks i'm crazy, but i'm just so freaking obsessed. there's so many talented (and HOT) women in the WNBA goodddd. but that just goes to show if you're intimidated by how much you don't know about the sport, don't let that stop you. it's pretty easy to learn once just watching one game, but if you have any questions, you can always google or ask me!

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Hi. I love you.

I love that you love the Liberty and the Aces. That's beautiful. Peace and love on planet Earth.

We are like yin and yang. You have your Liberty/Aces/Fever/Mystics thing going on. I have my Mercury/Storm/Wings/Sun situation. That's amazing. Between the two of us, we have the whole league covered. Balance and harmony

men are so annoying my god. they have some of the dumbest takes on women's sports its obvious how disingenuous they are. "wnba players are jealous of caitlyn clark" and all most of them were saying was that caitlyn has a lot to learn playing professional basketball because it's a genuinely tough game and they hope she succeeds. men just keep belittling how skilled a lot of wnba players are and have been until caitlyn clark. they make fun of the wnba without watching it and then act like they know everything and declare caitlyn the sole saviour of the wnba like we haven't had legends like Elena Delle Donne or A'ja Wilson dominating the game. EMBARASSING!

ALSO they are RIGHT to complain about the racism since most brand deals and sponsorships for wnba players are white women. im happy that female athletes are winning and getting money, but it's telling when 70% of the basketball league are black women and most of the sponsorships are held by white women.

the way these goons take out the nuance and the humanity when discussing women's sports and reduce it to infantile squabbles of jealousy just shows how underdeveloped their brains are. like i know you men like inventing drama out of nowhere, but can you just stick to discussing stats? you're so cringe fr.

anyways!

I can't wait to see Stewie for New York Liberty on the court! Las Vegas Aces, Chicago Sky, Indiana Fever and the Washington Mystics are about to give us one hell of a season coming this May 14th. I'M SO HYPED!

Here are the women to watch out for (IMO because I'm biased and not in order of skill)

#1. Breanna Stewart (Stewie) (New York Liberty)

I pledge allegiance. Sincerely. She's so fun on court and weaves between players like that scene in Korra when she had to learn air-bending by evading spinning doors. I can't wait to see her play! (Next to her wife I'm her no# 1 fan don't joke around with me). Check some of her playing out here.

Also, here's a video of her eating spicy wings and barely surviving (while telling her story):

#2. Angel Reese (Chicago Sky)

After an amazing career in college basketball, Reese finally got drafted to the Chicago Sky WNBA team early this year. She's gotten a lot of hate for being justifiably boastful about her skills but she's remained a strong leader for her teammates and had a positive impact on girls and women everywhere. This is her first season in the WNBA and you can expect a show from her! Check some of her highlights here!

Here's a video explaining why she's so freaking iconic:

#3. Aaliyah Edwards (Washington Mystics)

One of the top picks of this year's WNBA draft, Aaliyah has been a star player for UCONN for years. She is one of the highest rated draft picks of the season! This will be her first season on the WNBA playing for the Washington Mystics. Her rebounds and offences are amazing to witness. Watch her highlights here.

#4. A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces)

One of WNBA's modern GOAT'S. A'ja IS INSANE. She intimidates everyone on court and then the court itself. I literally saw the basketball hoop shaking when she looked at it during one of her games! I swear. It peed itself. Her wingspan and strength make her so formidable like y'all just have to watch herrrr!! Oh yeah, and she won the championship and several MVP titles. Check her out here!

#5. Caitlyn Clark (Indiana Fever)

Does she really need an introduction? Her career in college basketball has been spectacular and special for women's sports everywhere! She was breaking records in HIGH SCHOOL! This is going to be her first season in the WNBA and more eyes than ever will be on the game because of her! Check some of her highlights playing for Iowa here.

#6. Rickea Jackson (Los Angeles Sparks)

While playing small-forward on her college team, Rickea made a name for herself as one of the most aggressive offensive players in women's college basketball today! She's strong and fast and alert and is genuine fun to watch. You won't want to miss out on her debut into the WNBA for the LA Sparks! Watch her game highlights here.

#7. Kelsey Plum (Las Vegas Aces)

Kesley Plum is just one of my favorite athletes of all time! She's so dedicated to her team and the people in her life and it shows. Her joy is so infectious! She is also an incredibly, impressively strong and SKILLED athlete! And she was a big reason why LVA won the season last year. (And hallelujah she's divorcing her dumbass husband rn! hopefully the dead weight makes her an even stronger player!). Watch some of her highlights here.

AND CHECK OUT THIS VIRAL VIDEO OF HER THROWING A T-SHIRT TO HER FATHER WHO IS FAR UP IN THE BLEACHERS!

#8. Sabrina Ionescu

Sabrina and Stewie are an unstoppable duo! Watching them play is electric for me! WHEW! Sabrina has made WNBA history with idek how many records! She is the top in the league in assists, triple-doubles, and steals. SHE'S INSANE!!! SHE'S FUCKING RABID!!!! See for yourself here!

Watch her break the all-time three point record like it's nothing here:

#9. Cameron Brink

Cameron Brink debuts in this season of the WNBA for the Sparks! Cameron has had an amazing college career, but is especially known for her strong defence (and being the god-sister of Stephen Curry). She's bound to have a promising season. Watch some of her highlights here.

The strongest teams (IMO) seem to the Aces, the Mystics, the Sparks and New York Liberty. But there are also strong players in teams like Indiana Fever, Dallas Wings and Minnesota Lynx.

If you don't know which team to support, you could just pick your favourite athlete and choose their team. Some people like underdog teams and some people like top dog teams. Based on last season, I'd consider Indiana Fever an underdog team and Las Vegas Aces the top dog team (they won last season). In terms of best teams? LVA players are SEAMLESS. They move like water and it's magical to watch. But so are the Liberties and the Mystics! I genuinely don't know who to pick between those three.

If any of you gyns watch WNBA, please tell me who you're supporting this season and why!

Anybody who wants to start the season with me in May 14th, comment or reblog and maybe we can organize a discord for it! I'd love to watch this with you guys! And I'm all up for team rivalries.