The Chicago Sky broke ground on a much-needed new practice facility on Wednesday, and during the ceremony, general manager Jeff Pagliocca spoke briefly to reporters. He discussed a few topics, most notably the decision to fire Teresa Weatherspoon after just one season and the organization’s relationship with star rookie Angel Reese.
“First, I want to say that I have a lot of respect for Spoon,” Pagliocca said. “We’re very appreciative of the competitive teams, the resiliency, the spirit she brought to us every night. Look guys, as an organization we just felt it was time to make a change.”
Weatherspoon was hired less than a year ago, and went 13-27 in her first season in charge. While the Sky missed the playoffs for the first time since 2018, they were in the mix until the final day of the regular season despite trading Kahleah Copper and Marina Mabrey, and a season-ending injury for Reese.
There were some issues with the Sky’s offense and composure late in games, and the players and coaching staff didn’t always seem on the same page. However, Weatherspoon was hamstrung by poor roster construction and a lack of overall talent. Plus, she fostered a great relationship with Chennedy Carter, helping her…
