We have to talk about Detroit ... I think it's fair to say that (the Shock are) a dynasty fourth trip to the Finals in six years. That makes them one of most successful sports franchises in any league in this decade.
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We have to talk about Detroit ... I think it's fair to say that (the Shock are) a dynasty fourth trip to the Finals in six years. That makes them one of most successful sports franchises in any league in this decade.
It always starts at the top ... From the day that (head coach and general manager) Bill (Laimbeer) took over, he made it clear that he's only in this to win championships. There's no other reason to do it. And he's brought that mentality to this team.
Having a great leader like Bill is amazing both in good times and bad ... He's the best possible leader for this group. We have a bunch of strong personalities, but he knows how to manage them and he brings the best out of everybody. He lets everybody be themselves.
I think Bill definitely sets the tone ... He and (assistant coach) Rick (Mahorn) have been here and they know what it takes. From the beginning of the season, he set his expectations really high for us and we try to back him up.
starts with the organization. But a lot of it is Bill. This is what he does. This isn't about next year. It isn't about the future. It's about winning right now.
Deanna Nolan might be the best guard in the league because of her all-around game offensively and defensively. Katie Smith should be the Defensive Player of the Year and could guard Lisa Leslie if she has to. You saw (in Game 3) why we drafted (Alexis) Hornbuckle. Great presence. I have the best staff in the league
I have Cheryl Reeve and Rick Mahorn. They (too) have won championships. They have been the Finals three years in a row. I leave a large section of the practice to them
I don't even participate in the practice. I sit over on the side, dribble, run and chew gum. They are in charge of our defense. They do a magnificent job. And both in their own right are deserving of every opportunity in the future whatever their future holds.
Who knows, man? But Taj is signed up for another year I don't know what I'm doing EP, who knows? She might sail off into the sunset. But Tweet's still a stud out there. Kara (Braxton) still has lots of years ahead of her. So who knows?