Caitlin Clark (CC) will be the all-time assist leader in the WNBA. To maximize her impact, the team needs to surround her with players who can shoot effectively. This strategy will help counter teams like the Aces, preventing them from putting pressure on Clark.
Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, and Damiris Dantas are all capable shooters. However, Dantas often doesn’t play because Coach Sides prefers to play Smith, who struggles with shooting, free throws, and keeping up with the Fever’s fast pace.
Management should focus on building a roster that complements Clark’s fast-paced style. Prioritize players who can shoot and are quick on their feet, both in the starting lineup and on the bench. This approach will allow the team to fully leverage Clark’s strengths and improve overall performance.
Ben, I enjoy your podcasts and point of view, but can we voice our opinions without calling people garbage and trash? They are humans who made mistakes, but please stop with the hateful diatribes.
"Inadvertent contact" = Technical when CC does it, but not when SHE gets smacked in the face, like in this game. Clearly the moron refs are calling a double standard, prolly so they won't be called RAYCIST!!! Of course, that's EXACTLY what they are being when they have this double standard. Or, maybe they're jealous that CC has shoe deals and is already richer than they are……..never mind that she's single-handedly elevated the profile of the WNBA simply by her collegiate accomplishments…….
CC needs to give the Fever an ultimatum for next season, either Sides goes or she does. This league is so trash and rotten from the inside out it's no wonder it has stunk for almost 30 years.
Sides and Dunn don’t know why the team is winning games (cc style quick bb) they think it’s their plan and old style bb . The team won’t get any better with them in charge
Christy Sides is the worst coach ever! You know what I was thinking Ben, I think Sides likes to first break people down to then try and build them back up and take all the credit for it..I think that's what she did with AB and now what she is trying to do with CC and it's disgusting and heartbreaking to think of…
I noticed Sides' deep breathing, head down, eyes closed just before tip off last game. Only time I've ever seen a coach act in such a way…i think she's in over her head.. and knows it
In my 40 years of watching basketball, i have never seen a coach using your best player as a decoy for the last play every game. Side is not made to coach the best player!
Let's assume you're right for a moment. If Sides is fired, who is available to take her place? Who do you want? Cheryl Swoopes? Also, is it so wrong to use Clark as a decoy to get another player in place for a game-winning shot?
She needs to watch Iowa film. CC always took the shot. Bluder would NEVER have Stulke shoot a three in crunch time 🤡Plus she has Mitchell and Hull as great choices!! 🤡🤡🤡🤡
I don't know why Caitlin Clark didn't follow Mitchell's lead and take it to the hall and break ankles I haven't seen anyone stop her from taking it to the hole spread them out and take it to the hole that should have been the game plan for Caitlin Clark when her shot wasn't falling
Sides has the worst excuses. Earlier in the season she said that CC sucked at defense and that was the reason why she took her out at the end of the game. Sides is the worst coach for this team.
IT'S IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE FEVER TO WIN WHEN THE REFS MANUFACTURE FOULS FOR C22 AND BOSTON IN THE FIRST QUARTER, AND THE FEVER NEED A COACH WHO CAN SCREAM ABOVE A WHISPER, WHO WILL FIGHT FOR HER PLAYERS SO THEY CAN PLAY, BEING ONE OF THE "NEW FANS" I'D LOVE FOR YOU TO BREAK DOWN THE FAKE FOULS CALLED ON THE FEVER AND THE NON CALLS FOR THE FEVER SO I CAN BE EVEN MORE OUTRAGED AT THEIR INCOMPETANCE
Those press conferences are absolute and utter trainwrecks. God almighty. Sad and pathetic. They will not win a championship with her garbage coaching.
You are so right Ben!! I wonder why Christie is so hoarse after every game and can't hardly talk, what is she doing all during every game? Is she screaming at the players? They are not paying any attention to her! Why doesn't she holler at the ref's and take a technical!!! She really is a horrible coach. I have to hand it to the Fever players, how can they continue to take the abuse on the court and off game after game after game and nothing changes with Christie! This is the definition of insanity….doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Who is Christie talking to for help? Who are her assistant coaches? Can't they help her? Does she not talk to them? What is Lynn Dunn the owner doing or telling her? It is all going to be over after the FIRST PLAYOFF GAME at this rate!!!! Sorry.
That 4 games Aces vs Fever, SIDES NEVER CHANGE HER FIRST 5 LINE UPS, EVEN THOUGH ITS NOT WORKING, SHE PUSHES SMITH IN FIRST 5. NO CHANGES NO NEW PLANS,NO NEW IDEAS, NO NOTHING AS A COACH😂
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Caitlin Clark (CC) will be the all-time assist leader in the WNBA. To maximize her impact, the team needs to surround her with players who can shoot effectively. This strategy will help counter teams like the Aces, preventing them from putting pressure on Clark.
Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, and Damiris Dantas are all capable shooters. However, Dantas often doesn’t play because Coach Sides prefers to play Smith, who struggles with shooting, free throws, and keeping up with the Fever’s fast pace.
Management should focus on building a roster that complements Clark’s fast-paced style. Prioritize players who can shoot and are quick on their feet, both in the starting lineup and on the bench. This approach will allow the team to fully leverage Clark’s strengths and improve overall performance.
Ben, I enjoy your podcasts and point of view, but can we voice our opinions without calling people garbage and trash? They are humans who made mistakes, but please stop with the hateful diatribes.
"Inadvertent contact" = Technical when CC does it, but not when SHE gets smacked in the face, like in this game. Clearly the moron refs are calling a double standard, prolly so they won't be called RAYCIST!!! Of course, that's EXACTLY what they are being when they have this double standard.
Or, maybe they're jealous that CC has shoe deals and is already richer than they are……..never mind that she's single-handedly elevated the profile of the WNBA simply by her collegiate accomplishments…….
Indiana fever owner is so idiot!!! Why that fired that idiot sides????
Garbage sides🤬🤬🤬
Garbage sides🤬🤬🤬
All Caitlin fans should unite and ask that idiot sides to be fired!!!
CUtlin,please don't follow the game plan if sides
Why in the world should Boston takes the 3? You are so damn idiot Christy!!!
Aliyah Boston is not a sure shot three point artist.you must be damn so insane,Christy!!!
Wake up Indiana owner,fired that idiot sides !!!
CC needs to give the Fever an ultimatum for next season, either Sides goes or she does. This league is so trash and rotten from the inside out it's no wonder it has stunk for almost 30 years.
Sides and Dunn don’t know why the team is winning games (cc style quick bb) they think it’s their plan and old style bb . The team won’t get any better with them in charge
get LARRY BIRD as coach! Your take might be considered BULLYING!
Christy Sides is the worst coach ever! You know what I was thinking Ben, I think Sides likes to first break people down to then try and build them back up and take all the credit for it..I think that's what she did with AB and now what she is trying to do with CC and it's disgusting and heartbreaking to think of…
How many Iowa games did Sides watch my bet 0
Two faces WNBA maybe it time for the fans to take charge
I noticed Sides' deep breathing, head down, eyes closed just before tip off last game. Only time I've ever seen a coach act in such a way…i think she's in over her head.. and knows it
In my 40 years of watching basketball, i have never seen a coach using your best player as a decoy for the last play every game. Side is not made to coach the best player!
Dunn is in love with Sides!! She's not going anywhere
amazing how lisa at iowa drew up plays to spring cc open to hit game winners all the time😊
Christie Sides is a historically great coach! Her ability to destroy Caitlin Clark's confidence in taking big shots is elite level coaching.
Let's assume you're right for a moment. If Sides is fired, who is available to take her place? Who do you want? Cheryl Swoopes? Also, is it so wrong to use Clark as a decoy to get another player in place for a game-winning shot?
She needs to watch Iowa film. CC always took the shot. Bluder would NEVER have Stulke shoot a three in crunch time 🤡Plus she has Mitchell and Hull as great choices!! 🤡🤡🤡🤡
I don't know why Caitlin Clark didn't follow Mitchell's lead and take it to the hall and break ankles I haven't seen anyone stop her from taking it to the hole spread them out and take it to the hole that should have been the game plan for Caitlin Clark when her shot wasn't falling
Can they just fire Sides and bring in Phil Jackson? 😭😭
Sides is the worst coach for this team. She is the joy sponge.
Sides has the worst excuses. Earlier in the season she said that CC sucked at defense and that was the reason why she took her out at the end of the game. Sides is the worst coach for this team.
Sides hates Caitlin’s competitive spirit. ‘We had a talk with her’.
The WNBA has surly put the pressure on Sides to hold the team down with officiating help.
IT'S IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE FEVER TO WIN WHEN THE REFS MANUFACTURE FOULS FOR C22 AND BOSTON IN THE FIRST QUARTER, AND THE FEVER NEED A COACH WHO CAN SCREAM ABOVE A WHISPER, WHO WILL FIGHT FOR HER PLAYERS SO THEY CAN PLAY, BEING ONE OF THE "NEW FANS" I'D LOVE FOR YOU TO BREAK DOWN THE FAKE FOULS CALLED ON THE FEVER AND THE NON CALLS FOR THE FEVER SO I CAN BE EVEN MORE OUTRAGED AT THEIR INCOMPETANCE
The rest of the WNBA know they can foul the Fever and sides will let it slide.
Sides gets $500,000? Is that correct?
Those press conferences are absolute and utter trainwrecks. God almighty. Sad and pathetic. They will not win a championship with her garbage coaching.
Ben's ON FIRE TODAY🔥🔥
She sucks at coaching regular season basketball. I would imagine she sucks at coaching third grade basketball.
Well said Ben.
Propagandist Sides
Clark should tell the league to pound salt and leave!
CC is a better player , than CS is a coach .
Don't be surprised the Sides will get Coach of the Year, that is how much the W is jacked up.
You are so right Ben!! I wonder why Christie is so hoarse after every game and can't hardly talk, what is she doing all during every game? Is she screaming at the players? They are not paying any attention to her! Why doesn't she holler at the ref's and take a technical!!! She really is a horrible coach. I have to hand it to the Fever players, how can they continue to take the abuse on the court and off game after game after game and nothing changes with Christie! This is the definition of insanity….doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Who is Christie talking to for help? Who are her assistant coaches? Can't they help her? Does she not talk to them? What is Lynn Dunn the owner doing or telling her? It is all going to be over after the FIRST PLAYOFF GAME at this rate!!!! Sorry.
That 4 games Aces vs Fever, SIDES NEVER CHANGE HER FIRST 5 LINE UPS, EVEN THOUGH ITS NOT WORKING, SHE PUSHES SMITH IN FIRST 5. NO CHANGES NO NEW PLANS,NO NEW IDEAS, NO NOTHING AS A COACH😂