While I don't think that dunks are the best indicator of skill in basketball, they are probably the best demonstration of sheer athleticism. So it's worth noting that over the course of the last two Los Angeles Sparks games, rookie Candace Parker has dunked the ball for the 2nd and 3rd times in WNBA league history.
By the way, the San Antonio Silver Stars (8-5) are currently second in the Western Conference behind the Sparks (10-3). Silver Stars point guard Becky Hammond is often referred to as the 'Steve Nash' of the WNBA. I watched some of their game against the Houston Comets yesterday. Entertaining stuff.
Hammond is also currently embroiled in a controversy over this Summer's Olympic Games: the US team didn't offer her a spot, even though she's one of the league's top MVP candidates. So she established residency in Russia, and is going to play on their squad. International intrigue, dunks...highly watchable stuff, I say.
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Uh-oh! Bingo bongo! Showtime! I hadn't heard that she dunked it AGAIN. And right up front so you'll know I'm not being sarcastic, I'll admit I've had my fun with WNBA jokes in the past. But I've been making conscious efforts in the last several years to develop a taste for women's basketball. True, they're not as big and strong and fast as the guys. But the fundamentals and energy are great. And Summer is now here and it beats the living hell out of trying to sit through a baseball game.
One dunk is a showcase. Two is setting the bar. I think she's issuing a challenge for the other gals to meet her at the rim. A challenge that I predict will be met as the athleticism of the sport continues to evolve. Very cool stuff.
Holy crap, I have some commenting to do! You're on a tear, bro. There's a new post every time I come back here.
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