A good in-depth commentary on our latest moves at the Mystics.
Sheila Johnson and Trudy Lacy have been changing up the team for this coming season and for out years in real time.
I believe in what they are doing and it is great to see fans and bloggers taking such interest in our franchise.
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Our new coach and GM at the Mystics articulated a plan of reinvention to us. It focused on building a bigger team; a team more committed to defense; and a team that could go deep in rotation as the season grinded on into the playoffs. We are now rebuilt – quickly – as a bigger, tougher team. We will need to gel as the season unfolds but we have changed the makeup of our team.
I believe she is delivering and as a combo GM and coach she is able to draft and trade for the kind of players she personally wants to coach on the court. Trudi Lacey is an inspiration. I always feel uplifted when talking to her!
I am also happy to report that the Inova Health Systems deal was a godsend to our organization. It gives us a great marquee partner. It shows faith in the WNBA by a major and sophisticated sponsor and it helps us to generate significant new revenues which we needed to show viability as a business.
I am excited about this coming season for the Mystics. I am proud of our front office and for the dedication Sheila Johnson shows to the franchise.
As noted we believe we had to get bigger, tougher and stronger down low to compete in the playoffs.We made a bunch of moves yesterday to fulfill that plan. I am very happy with the quick pivot in strategy and the new plan. Read all about what we have done here and here. And I expect more moves. Get ready for a new season — coming soon.
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We have the 11th pick as we finished in first place in the East last season.
We made a trade to acquire an All-Star center over the weekend.
We are re-crafting the team to be tougher and bigger and more competitive come playoff time.
Wish us well today in the draft.
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Wow. Thankfully everyone is safe. But there were some injuries.An amazing story. Read this one.
We will miss Monique Currie on the court this year. We are confident she can heal up and come back stronger than ever. Please read this article.
As a team, we will regain Alana Beard to our roster that was also out for the season last year. One door opens as another door closes.
Get well soon Monique. We are all thinking of you.
Here’s a nice article on Alana Beard’s recovery from surgery and preparation for the 2011 Mystics season – great character and determination.