Diamond Miller has looked really good, scoring 19 points in the Lynx’s first preseason game. I said prior to the draft that she could be the Kevin Durant of the WNBA if she adjusts her style of play to become a better ball-handler and jump-shooter.
If Diamond Miller adjusts her style of play, she could be the Kevin Durant (a No. 2 pick as we expect Miller to be) of the #WNBA. Even if she doesn’t, the Lynx would be getting a phenomenal athlete with great length. Also need C and PG. #WNBADraft https://t.co/tmeyCfyc8U
— Swish Appeal (@SwishAppeal) April 7, 2023
Napheesa Collier would love for Miller to be an impact player right away because she doesn’t want to carry all of the pressure of leading this team. Collier is ranked 15th on our Top 30 WNBA player list and has the opportunity to prove that she deserves to be higher. She’s not going to blow you away with her explosiveness, but does a lot of things well as a versatile 3/4, including rebound and shoot the three. This is her team now that Sylvia Fowles has retired.
Of course, it’s not just Miller backing Collier up. Don’t forget about Aerial Powers and Kayla McBride. Powers is still seeking her first All-Star appearance, but at times was Minnesota’s go-to scorer last year. It was hard to keep her off…
