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Contributing writer for The ATLANTIC. Born and raised in Detroit. Grew up at Michigan State. MY MEMOIR UPHILL IS ON SALE NOW. LINK BELOW.

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Most people don’t have that kind of discipline. The people surrendered this fight a long time ago. When it comes to football, people will pay. They’ll complain. But they will pay. I personally think sports overall is going to continue to rapidly move in this direction.

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Just as a reminder Diana Taurasi had 26 in her first game as WNBA rookie on 7-of-13 shooting. Since so many people have put CC in an elevated class, is her barometer against other rookies in her class or other rookies that have accomplished the same as she did in college? No

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It might help if you got CYNTHIA COOPER’s name right. Also, Cynthia Cooper was 34 when the WNBA started. More experienced, skilled, etc.

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Of course they’re a bad team. My point is that it’s clear some folks don’t understand the level of skill in the WNBA because they buy into these narratives that the league isn’t good. My fear is the lack of understanding will be used to denigrate CC, when it’s just a transition.

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No disrespect, but from a skill and experience standpoint, the Fever are a far better team than what she played with in Iowa. Aaliyah Boston was NPOY in the same college game Caitlin played in. The difference is the level of talent she’s playing against. There are 12 teams in the

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A’Ja Wilson has 17 points in the first quarter. Most impressive so far about the Aces performance thus far is that they look hungry, not satisfied

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Exactly. The narrative that the vets were hating was largely created by people who don’t regularly watch the WNBA and don’t understand how quick that transition from college to pro is. You go from playing against women who are between 18-20 to playing against women in their

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Caitlin Clark has struggled tonight with turnovers and fouls. But she’ll be completely fine, but this is what Diana Taurasi was talking about and people took it as “hate.” There will be a slight adjustment period but she’s going to find her groove soon.

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Dijonai Carrington has been balling tonight. Strong first half, despite having a tough defensive assignment in guarding Caitlin Clark

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