Re: WNBA Finals Game Sets New Attendance Record

I think the bigger issue for the Sparks was the salary cap, not lack of 
youth.  They had very little on the bench, and to keep their big names 
(including Byers, Gillom, Mapp, etc.) they didn't have money to spend on 
the WNBA role players that Sacramento and Detroit had on hand.  I agree 
that they had nothing left in the tank...but why didn't Coop give the 
bench more time, eventhough they were not as talented as the top 5?  
They might have gelled better to serve the end of the season.  

I think this draft is deep enough to get some real talented rookies, but 
then again if they pull a Washington and draft a "Mowe" then Toler will 
be exposed.  Maybe they need someone who can simply concentrate on the 
college talent, as her experience as a player has served her well for 
veteran moves, but that will soon be gone as an advantage as her peers 
retire.


> <<Since Windham got fired, the Sparks have had a succession of bad
> draft picks and disasterous trades.  Nikki Teasley is only exception.>>
> 
> Part of their problem this season was the lack of youth as they had 
> nothing
> left in the tank.  They've made some nice moves with veteran players, but 
> as
> you noted, their drafting has been a disgrace.  So whom do the Sparks go 
> after
> on draft day? Stephens is like Byears without the baggage and they need 
> that
> muscle inside.  Will Hoffman still be available?