Category: Basketball
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Caitlin Clark Everyone
Caitlin Clark is a really tricky name. It can be spelled differently and define character of the recent 17,000+ WNBA debut sellout and Indianapolis hurrah fans have clamored for since legendary quarterback and Omaha Productions concierge Peyton Manning. Clark is not a circus show.
Clark, in her debut, turned over the ball 10 times but subsequently was penalized with 9 points. To rewind, Clark netted single digits one time in Iowa college. And to rewind back further, she saw a crowd of 300+ only in her freshman year during the Covid-19 pandemic era.
Clark has come a long way towards earning less than $100,000 in the pros but Clark has proven to be a tremendous leader. She has handled herself in the best way possible during press conferences despite that eager desire to increase charter flight percentages, marketing, salaries, and the spectrum of Indiana.
Clark is not stopping. She and the Indiana Fever have the defending champ Las Vegas Aces approaching including the Seattle Storm. She struggled against former MVP Breanna Stewart recently and there are going to be moments Clark and even Sabrina Ionescu who failed to defeat Stephen Curry, learn from adversity.
The WNBA is a sizzling league right now. Ratings are increasing and fans are favorably immersed. The summer might be interesting but to Candace Parker. Sorry girl, the dog days are meant for picking up the measly pet’s mess.
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There’s a New Goat-ee in Miami
He may not run as pretty or be brought to fame or glory through a prominent high school but Jaime Jacquez Jr. in just his first season has turned heads. Most particularly, for his management to stay poised for an outside lottery pick from last year’s NBA Draft.
Let it be known, that Lebron James was once the king of Miami. He even conceded on the Mind the Game with JJ Redick most recently that he wishes there was a rewind button to 2012 when James captured his first-ever NBA title. But that’s neither here nor there.
Jacquez has developed a good relationship and rapport with teammates very quickly and become a popular celebrity amongst singing stars. He is a popular target on the court when looking for the three-ball as only a rookie.
The Heat have dealt with a misfortune of injuries and losses but Jacquez Jr. has been there in critical moments to erase doubt of missing the playoffs and brightening the future. With Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler under contract, Miami can certainly work off Jacquez’s college impressive track record and hard work entering the NBA.
He is a former Pac-12 Player of the Year and helped UCLA tremendously before leaving. Ironically, his father always bequeathed the ethos of Pat Riley. Now, Jacquez is receiving a piece of humble pie once more with Riley and his own win-now culture in Miami.
Jacquez Jr. is averaging 12.3 PPG, 3.9 RPG, and 2.6 AST. He is not fairly averaging the best numbers beyond the arc but he will persevere. He has improved from the post, and court vision and needs to always keep an ear for what his father says which is hustle.
There is a lot of reason to believe Jacquez Jr. was not thrown into a deal for Damian Lillard or any other superstar. He could not be happier in Miami on the East Coast and lead as the new goat-ee of Miami going forward.
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Fear the Deer
The Milwaukee Bucks compiled a 30-13 record and fired new head coach Adrian Griffin. It came as a bit of a shock to the media but not around the league. It was a true send-off to the incoherent vibes felt in Milwaukee.
Hence enters Doc Rivers. Rivers voices at his press conference almost a quiet disdain for the lack of aggressiveness on Milwaukee’s end. It is called, ‘This could not have come anytime soon enough.’
The Bucks are on the cusp of something special. They may not be too far off but they have coherence based on their net rating– 10th in the NBA. Add in the excitement on offense with Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. They have the third-best offensive rating, scoring 120.1 points per 100 possessions.
The Bucks are on a clear mission this year. Enter the playoffs this year and make it prestigiously sound with Doc Rivers. Rivers does not seem too far intentionally vague when he mentions.
It is another time to now, ‘Fear the Deer,’
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