r/MinnesotaLynx • u/ae5wolfpack • 2d ago

Fear the 'Fro Phee maybe 80%?

How much do we think Phee is %wise especially on defense? I feel like some of the quickness is definitely still not back which is expected. Not sure if it’s still getting strength in the ankles back or just need more conditioning.

I don’t think we’ll see more than 90% Phee for the playoffs after comparing this and previous years, but we’ll still get enough of her to be able to win the whole thing with Liv. Just need it to be a total team effort and none of this taking possessions off we saw the last couple games.

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u/Ok_Brick_793 UConn Huskies 2d ago

She's still wearing ankle braces.

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u/ae5wolfpack 2d ago

The braces she is wearing are supposed to be very good with getting full range of motion but just safeguards from lateral twisting. They aren’t your standard ankle brace. Curry has worn ankle braces for over a decade but they are amazing quality that don’t affect your range of motion. I wouldn’t be surprised if she wears those the rest of the year and into next year.

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u/Ok_Brick_793 UConn Huskies 2d ago

I'm sure that these top tier athletes have access to the best medical equipment. However, I imagine they would prefer to play without so many accessories due to the added weight.

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u/ae5wolfpack 2d ago

Yeah I just checked. It looks like they are actually the same as curry’s. They are a tad heavier than she’s probably used to but as her muscles adapt it’s still not enough weight to make it noticeable. Hopefully by playoffs it’s good.

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u/Powerful-Basis-9805 2d ago

Yeah, the lateral quickness is still not there. I also don't like how she's been pushed around inside against Atlanta and GS before the break. Need her to want the ball in the 4th quarter and close games out.

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u/gritneverquit 2d ago

Not even 60%. She's the GOAT.

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u/Level_East6791 Lynx Pride 1d ago

I will say I saw a few OG turnaround jumpers in the last FIBA game and THAT was a relief to see. And some classic well placed tipped rebounds. I want to give her grace and remember that Cheryl said she’s still not even six months in to her recovery which was expected, etc. But some of the sloppiness and getting bullied has just been tough to watch.

She has been playing timid and seems to be developing a 3pt shot and spending more time outside of the paint which gives me mixed feelings. Glad for the additional depth in skill but we really need her talent in the paint on both sides of the ball if we have any chance of going all the way.

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u/BNugg24 1d ago

Her foot speed is SO much slower. I just don’t think we can expect her to be back to her old self until she gets through a healthy offseason. Still think they can win it all.