Sky hopes to soar to new heights
The Sky continue to struggle on and off the court, and this year they're "Playing for Keeps." What the slogan should be is "Playing for September." Let's see a breakdown of the Sky and who they might draft.
Big Syl is Big Time
Sylvia Fowles came to Chicago last summer with lots of pressure. She was the new 'it' girl in the Windy City. She brought her physical post game to a team that needed it dearly. Unfortunately, Fowles injured her knee last summer while goal tending (the first, I might add) Delisha Milton-Jones' shot. However, by August, Fowles was A-okay. Most said she led the charge for Team USA and was a key reason why the Americas not only won the gold, but left their competition miles behind. Sylvia Fowles continues to be one of the most dynamic personalities on and off the court. She's merely unstoppable.
Cheap from deep
When Stacey Dales left the Sky two seasons ago, the Sky not only lost one of the best leaders in the league, but also a legit three point shooter. Since that time, the Sky have struggled to knock down three point shots. Sure, they have Dominique Canty and despite her being a quality guard, she's not known for her three point shot. Jia Perkins is another option, who can get hot from that area, but is very streaky. The Sky might need to find someone, who can knock down shots from deep. Even if they draft a three point specialist in the third round, it could still work out. This draft isn't as deep as 2008, but you never know who might stick.
The Price isn't right
Two years ago, Armintie Price was the story of the NCAA tournament. Yes, we knew she wore skirts. Yes, we knew she was very religious and spiritual. And we also knew that she was a defensive minded guard. However, what we didn't know is that she would lay an egg in her first two seasons in Chicago. Comparisons, though a bit wild, were to Tamika Catchings. It's safe to say she hasn't live up to the billing. The question still remains - what will the Sky do with Price? Will they trade her? Doubt it. She's young and cheap. Will they start her? Possibly, but she will only be able to start at the wing, which is a position where she would be undersized. Plus, the Sky need a shooter, and Price is anything but. If the Sky want to start Price, this could easily affect who they will draft. It'll be interesting to see how Price does in 2009 after two rather disappointing stints in the Windy City.
Rookie Paradise
If being inconsistent was a stat, I think the Sky would have multiple All Star candidates. Outside of the big three (Fowles, Dupree, Perkins), everyone has been a disappointment at different points in the season. If I were a rookie, I'd love to be selected by the Sky. There is a great chance that someone could beat out some of these players. I don't have faith in the likes of Wyckoff, Williams and Ely. Call me crazy, but those don't seem like world-beaters to me. I expect the Sky to take either Coleman or Bonner in the first round, filling their void for a wing and a shooter. In the second round, I expect the Sky to take a guard, possibly a point guard. But, if they feel Williams and Ely might disappoint, (which would be odd considering they signed Ely) they might even go for a post player. The loss of Melvin hurts them. No question. So they will need to fill her position. If the Sky does their homework, they could come out as the winners of the draft. And some would say they need to.
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