04-15-2021, 05:40 PM
(04-15-2021, 05:32 PM)bbm233 Wrote:(04-15-2021, 05:17 PM)81alum Wrote: Las Vegas selected Destiny Slocum when Kiana was still on the board. I don't get that. Ki was expected to go about 8 and we are now moving to 15 next.
Another 2 have gone by and no Kiana and Carrington still on the board. Next pick is #17.
It looks like several European players who were not expected to go so highly have been chosen so far.
And now Didi Richards.
Kiana is taken at 18 by Seattle!
Seattle isn't a great spot if she expects some early PT: starter is Sue Bird, backup is Jordin Canada (who plays a ton to give Bird rest). Not sure what the WNBA is doing during the Olympics, but could be a chance to shine while Bird is off to get her 4th(?) gold medal. Longer term prospects are better, as this may be Bird's last year.
True, the Storm already has Canada who has a couple years of experience under her belt, but Williams has better range than Jordin, so if Kiana can be less streaky, I think she could challenge for playing time
