Head Coach Christie Sides and rookie guard Celeste Taylor talk to media after training camp practice on Thursday. 0:00 Christie Sides 3:58 Celeste Taylor
As a lifelong Iowan, it's not shocking that I'm a huge CC fan...but damn, never would've thought I'd be spending money on WNBA League Pass, but here we are😂
I could not have said it better. Well said 👍Fellow Iowan here, CC and Fever Fan, and New WNBA Fan from Minnesota. Ive never been quite as excited for a Pro Sport and games, Not to this Magnitude. This Team is Loaded with Talent.and Excellent Staff too. Go Caitlin!Go Fever!
All this new energy is great. There's a ton of talent in the league and all the numbers have been trending up the past several seasons. It's a perfect storm of publicity with CC, Cameron, and Angel coming in. Enjoy!
I wish i could get league pass and watch fever… but i live in Indiana and they make you give up an arm and a leg to watch your home town teams. Fuck Bally
As a CC fan to any other CC fan out there - remember to give this group grace, give all the rookies grace. We all expect to see the best of the best, but they are still learning and it WILL take time to get to that point. Go Fever!!
We had Celeste and Lailani yesterday during the large media day when the team had a day off. Just realized just how many guards we have on the team. I am guessing we will play some small alignment with our second rotation using 3 guards at some point similar to how Warriors play.
Good insights, Coach. I wondered if CC would be able to keep her 300 shot practice schedule up in this new situation. It looks like she's addressing it. I'm looking forward to seeing your defensive schemes and offensive plays for the first time tomorrow.
Looking forward to this preseason game. Just realized just how many guards we have with 8 on the roster. I am not looking forward to the sad cuts we need to make with all the talented players we have. We may need to play small alignment with our second rotation. Just from the outside looking in with absolutely no certainty. I am guessing our starting 5 to be : 1st unit : CC, Lexi Hull, Grace Berger / Katie Lou, Nalyssa Smith, Aliyah Boston. 2nd unit : Erica Wheeler, Kristie Wallace Kelsey Mitchell, Victaria Saxton, Temi Fagbene Reserve : Celeste, Lailani, Maya Caldwell, Damiris Dantas. The reserves don't really follow any rotation schedule but are really there for certain strategies against a specific team or player, and in case of injury. I really don't know all the players and who started last year. I am just guessing based upon who I saw during practice and interviews. Here are the reasons why I chose the lineup above : 1. The third spot is really the Jack or Ace role. This spot can be the defensive specialist or the 3 point shooter. That is why I slid in Katie Lou here because I see her as a wing shooter opposite of CC or when the ball / CC needs to be passed on to to relieve any blitzing CC gets. I have seen Katie Lou and Lexi Hull play this spot shooter role during practice. 2. The second spot can be the veteran guard that slids in whenever Katie Lou gets subbed out and Lexi Hull slides to the three. This role can either be Grace Berger or Erica Wheeler. 3. Second unit can be subbed in whole or partially depending on the rotation schedule. Tbh, I don't know why the Fever selected 3 guards in the draft but my guess is they wanted someone to be groomed in the Jack role as someone that can be both defensive and 3 point shooter. At this moment, Lailani is better overall but Celeste is better defensively. Let's discuss the overall team composition! This will probably be Erica's last year as a player. She is just too short to play PG as the modern PG is more 6 foot-ish. Probably too old as well since the game is fast. I did put her main role is to lead the 2nd unit ala CP3 in the Warriors, which will regularly play 10 - 18 minutes per game. I have seen her guard CC the most opposite her. I do believe she can slide into an assistant coach role next year to prepare new players or provide offseason programs. I don't see CC playing overseas after this season as she really doesn't need to and just rest her body. I do believe that if CC gets an offseason program planned for her growth and runned by Erica Wheeler CC can be an All-star if she hasn't been. I do believe she is a ROTY winner this year. I also don't think that too many players should be playing overseas too much since their schedule is packed with some just ending 1 month ago. Hopefully, the CC effect will continue to take hold and next year with the new CBA a longer schedule can be implemented, possibly aligning with the European league and teams schedule of inclusion into the Champions League similar to what Barcelona and Turkish league has.
I think the most important thing is that the players need to RUN the floor because Caitlin will be looking to drop some 3/4 floor dimes for easy lay ups like Iowa was so great at. If the players arent hustling down the floor, or if they are hustling down the floor but NOT paying attention its going to frustrate Caitlin and all of the fans!
No, Kelsey Mitchell can play the 2, if healthy don’t trade her. Remember, CC had a lot of shooters, Martin, Marshall, Czinano, then Hannah Stuelke down low, CC can pass it anywhere with astounding zip. Sometimes one handed Larry Bird type passes, zip line straight to her teammate or bounce pass. I just hope she relaxes and finds her shot, I know straight up she does not want to be known as an assist PG only. JP
Sides got all the pressure because if she messed this team up especially CC, she better say goodbye to the fever. I hope she makes Grace Berger as the sub PG shes much much better than EW. She messed up real bad on their plays last season.
_Did Fever draft Caitlin to be a SG???_ 2 point guard systems _NEVER_ work. From Magic + Norm Nixon or QB Joe Montana + Steve Young. Can't have 2 ☀️🌞 suns in 1 sky.
Every time I see the ladies in their game uniforms, reminds me of a 1990's boys gym class. Can Nike or whoever designs their uniforms design 'form fitting attire' for a classy, feminine athletic style vs men's style? It's time the ladies of the WNBA stand out and be proud to be in a class of their own! 🚀
Just because Antonio Brown is African American and Caitlin Clark is white doesn't make his comments racist. Were reporter Gregg Doyel's (who's white) comments to CC racist? No, just dumb and uncalled for, just like Brown's.
It appears that NaLyssa demonstrates exceptional skills both on and off the court. While I admired her remarkable performance, I observed a potential discrepancy in coaching strategy regarding Caitlin's gameplay. Encouraging Caitlin to deviate from her strengths, particularly her signature long-range shooting, may prove counterproductive. Instead of seeking conformity, fostering individual strengths can elevate the team collectively. Additionally, public statements regarding Caitlins style should be carefully considered to maintain respect and support from sponsors and fans alike. Drawing parallels to requesting a change in Steph Curry's game underscores the significance of preserving a player's unique talents and identity. 0:50
As a lifelong Iowan, it's not shocking that I'm a huge CC fan...but damn, never would've thought I'd be spending money on WNBA League Pass, but here we are😂
I could not have said it better. Well said 👍Fellow Iowan here,
CC and Fever Fan, and New WNBA Fan from Minnesota. Ive never been quite as excited for a Pro Sport and games, Not to this Magnitude. This Team is Loaded with Talent.and Excellent Staff too.
Go Caitlin!Go Fever!
$38 bucks for the yearly pass... ask me how I know. :)
All this new energy is great. There's a ton of talent in the league and all the numbers have been trending up the past several seasons. It's a perfect storm of publicity with CC, Cameron, and Angel coming in. Enjoy!
Same here
I wish i could get league pass and watch fever… but i live in Indiana and they make you give up an arm and a leg to watch your home town teams. Fuck Bally
I think this is the first time I’m not rooting for a Texas team. Let’s go fever.
As a CC fan to any other CC fan out there - remember to give this group grace, give all the rookies grace. We all expect to see the best of the best, but they are still learning and it WILL take time to get to that point. Go Fever!!
Oh oh oh !! Don't say that now after all of the attention this and that especially when turasi and other players get criticism for saying wait and see
@@anthonytaylor7928 huh? i’m sorry you get butt hurt over fans opinions 😂 this is regarding cc nobody gives a fuck about DT
Go Caitlin! Go Fever! Watching from Philippines.
Go Christie Sides & fever
Finally a Celeste interview! I'm a huge fan of CC and can't wait to see her feeds to Grace, Celeste, Lexi, Aliyah and the rest of the team.
We had Celeste and Lailani yesterday during the large media day when the team had a day off.
Just realized just how many guards we have on the team. I am guessing we will play some small alignment with our second rotation using 3 guards at some point similar to how Warriors play.
Good insights, Coach. I wondered if CC would be able to keep her 300 shot practice schedule up in this new situation. It looks like she's addressing it. I'm looking forward to seeing your defensive schemes and offensive plays for the first time tomorrow.
LET'S GO FEVER!!❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪❤️❤️❤️
Looking forward to this preseason game. Just realized just how many guards we have with 8 on the roster. I am not looking forward to the sad cuts we need to make with all the talented players we have. We may need to play small alignment with our second rotation.
Just from the outside looking in with absolutely no certainty. I am guessing our starting 5 to be :
1st unit : CC, Lexi Hull, Grace Berger / Katie Lou, Nalyssa Smith, Aliyah Boston.
2nd unit : Erica Wheeler, Kristie Wallace Kelsey Mitchell, Victaria Saxton, Temi Fagbene
Reserve : Celeste, Lailani, Maya Caldwell, Damiris Dantas.
The reserves don't really follow any rotation schedule but are really there for certain strategies against a specific team or player, and in case of injury. I really don't know all the players and who started last year. I am just guessing based upon who I saw during practice and interviews.
Here are the reasons why I chose the lineup above :
1. The third spot is really the Jack or Ace role. This spot can be the defensive specialist or the 3 point shooter. That is why I slid in Katie Lou here because I see her as a wing shooter opposite of CC or when the ball / CC needs to be passed on to to relieve any blitzing CC gets. I have seen Katie Lou and Lexi Hull play this spot shooter role during practice.
2. The second spot can be the veteran guard that slids in whenever Katie Lou gets subbed out and Lexi Hull slides to the three. This role can either be Grace Berger or Erica Wheeler.
3. Second unit can be subbed in whole or partially depending on the rotation schedule.
Tbh, I don't know why the Fever selected 3 guards in the draft but my guess is they wanted someone to be groomed in the Jack role as someone that can be both defensive and 3 point shooter. At this moment, Lailani is better overall but Celeste is better defensively.
Let's discuss the overall team composition!
This will probably be Erica's last year as a player. She is just too short to play PG as the modern PG is more 6 foot-ish. Probably too old as well since the game is fast. I did put her main role is to lead the 2nd unit ala CP3 in the Warriors, which will regularly play 10 - 18 minutes per game. I have seen her guard CC the most opposite her. I do believe she can slide into an assistant coach role next year to prepare new players or provide offseason programs.
I don't see CC playing overseas after this season as she really doesn't need to and just rest her body. I do believe that if CC gets an offseason program planned for her growth and runned by Erica Wheeler CC can be an All-star if she hasn't been. I do believe she is a ROTY winner this year.
I also don't think that too many players should be playing overseas too much since their schedule is packed with some just ending 1 month ago.
Hopefully, the CC effect will continue to take hold and next year with the new CBA a longer schedule can be implemented, possibly aligning with the European league and teams schedule of inclusion into the Champions League similar to what Barcelona and Turkish league has.
Celeste looking beautiful and sounding ready!!!
I have a FEVER!!!🥵 Let’s go team!!!👏 💪🏆🏆🏆🏆
I think the most important thing is that the players need to RUN the floor because Caitlin will be looking to drop some 3/4 floor dimes for easy lay ups like Iowa was so great at. If the players arent hustling down the floor, or if they are hustling down the floor but NOT paying attention its going to frustrate Caitlin and all of the fans!
Smh
@@Blacklist324 PAB
Lakers players got tired of getting hit in the face 🤕 from Magic passes. They soon learned to run and look out for the 🏀 coming to you just in case
I think the Fever will adapt their game to CC's style. I really do. GM basically said on draft night, " Why would we want to change her style?"
Don't hold caitlin clark back, we want to see all the fireworks form caitlin clark
Did they make sure Antonio brown didn't get a floor seat? That guy's got to put down the pipe
No, Kelsey Mitchell can play the 2, if healthy don’t trade her. Remember, CC had a lot of shooters, Martin, Marshall, Czinano, then Hannah Stuelke down low, CC can pass it anywhere with astounding zip. Sometimes one handed Larry Bird type passes, zip line straight to her teammate or bounce pass. I just hope she relaxes and finds her shot, I know straight up she does not want to be known as an assist PG only. JP
trade her, she had her chance
Coach, let CC play her game and work the team around her. CC is a different kind of machine.
LFG Fever 🎉
Looks like the Los Angeles Lakers needed you and a couple of other ladies coaches. OOOOPSIE 👀
Sides got all the pressure because if she messed this team up especially CC, she better say goodbye to the fever. I hope she makes Grace Berger as the sub PG shes much much better than EW. She messed up real bad on their plays last season.
_Did Fever draft Caitlin to be a SG???_ 2 point guard systems _NEVER_ work. From Magic + Norm Nixon or QB Joe Montana + Steve Young. Can't have 2 ☀️🌞 suns in 1 sky.
Dont Tell the Media
your Best Player got Tired
After Clark Shot Bad
second Day Wow
Clark Buy Far Best
player on this Team
Coach sucks, she should put wheeler as shooting guard, let cc handle the bal, her oassing us good.
this coach is trying to fix players that are not broke they have all been balling there whole lives STOP POWER TRIPPING
Every time I see the ladies in their game uniforms, reminds me of a 1990's boys gym class. Can Nike or whoever designs their uniforms design 'form fitting attire' for a classy, feminine athletic style vs men's style? It's time the ladies of the WNBA stand out and be proud to be in a class of their own! 🚀
Poor Caitlin probably hates hearing people say "AB" referring to Boston, but remembering the racist nonsensical comments from "AB" Antonio Brown!
Racist? No. Nonsensical and completely unnecessary, yes!
Just because Antonio Brown is African American and Caitlin Clark is white doesn't make his comments racist. Were reporter Gregg Doyel's (who's white) comments to CC racist? No, just dumb and uncalled for, just like Brown's.
I doubt it
I don’t think she gives Antonio Brown a single thought
@@Blacklist324
Where are they, still in Indiana? You should have landed in Dallas and get to your hotel. WTF is going on?
Lexi Hull posted a pic at the airport maybe 3-4 hours ago. Probably in Dallas already.
Coach Sides.....she kinda looks like Tom Cruise! 😄
Indiana Fever TELL " ERICA PDIDY WHEELER" TO STOP SLICK RUBBING AND SLICK TOUCHING!!! CC
IKR, shes doing it over the top. Grace Berger btw is a better PG than EW. But Sides favors EW...sighs
@@alegna_ennazus FACTS
It appears that NaLyssa demonstrates exceptional skills both on and off the court. While I admired her remarkable performance, I observed a potential discrepancy in coaching strategy regarding Caitlin's gameplay. Encouraging Caitlin to deviate from her strengths, particularly her signature long-range shooting, may prove counterproductive. Instead of seeking conformity, fostering individual strengths can elevate the team collectively. Additionally, public statements regarding Caitlins style should be carefully considered to maintain respect and support from sponsors and fans alike. Drawing parallels to requesting a change in Steph Curry's game underscores the significance of preserving a player's unique talents and identity. 0:50