The 2023 WNBA season is coming fast. So who are the top players that are likely to see a decline in production this season?
Here are Andre Snellings, Eric Moody, Jennifer LaCroix and Liz Loza to explain.
Jonquel Jones, F, New York Liberty
She was on a team with four other career All-Stars last season, which is a big reason her productivity was down. The Liberty may be a new team, but it’s the same deal. She is on a star-studded roster which includes the 2022 leading scorer Stewart, and Ionescu, who ranked top 2 on the team in PPG, RPG and APG last season. Betnijah Laney is also back after missing a majority of last season from having knee surgery. Prior to last season, Laney averaged 15+ PPG in 2020 and 2021. There is a lot of scoring talent on this team which could create less opportunities for Jones. — LaCroix
Jones was already in a deep, talented frontline with the Sun last season, but she was still the de facto main player coming off her 2021 MVP campaign. With the Liberty, though, she is the clear second option in the frontcourt behind Breanna Stewart and may be the third option on the team behind Stewart and Sabrina…
