Grace Berger - L.A. Sparks

[Demo 24,046]

12 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

https://wnbl.com.au/sydneyflames/news/flames-sign-point-guard-berger-as-first-import/

 

 

Good for Grace. And there are definitely worse lives to have. Our Niece took a semester abroad in Australia , straight fell in love with the place, transferred there and has no intention of ever leaving. 

[HoosierHoopster 8,565]

2 hours ago, Demo said:

Good for Grace. And there are definitely worse lives to have. Our Niece took a semester abroad in Australia , straight fell in love with the place, transferred there and has no intention of ever leaving. 

Agree Ausi land is nice, but I just don't understand why she didn't make it in the WNBA, clearly has the skill set.

[Demo 24,046]

28 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Agree Ausi land is nice, but I just don't understand why she didn't make it in the WNBA, clearly has the skill set.

I think she ran into the JHS thing a little bit. There are so many players with broad skill sets but no single elite skill where if they find the exact right opportunity and moment they can establish themselves and if they don’t they don’t. Imagine she’ll get another swing at it.

[HoosierHoopster 8,565]

3 hours ago, Demo said:

I think she ran into the JHS thing a little bit. There are so many players with broad skill sets but no single elite skill where if they find the exact right opportunity and moment they can establish themselves and if they don’t they don’t. Imagine she’ll get another swing at it.

JHS also dealt with continuing injuries. I tend to think it was more on the staff / coach in her case, she didn't really seem to get a legit shot. There's a lot of talent at her position generally but she was under-utilized.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 91,642]

L A Sparks Public Relations Dept.  -  The Los Angeles Sparks have signed guard Grace Berger to a rest-of-season hardship contract. In 47 games over two WNBA seasons, the 26-year-old is averaging 3.9 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, converting 44.1% from the field and 46.2% from beyond the arc. Berger was drafted seventh overall by the Indiana Fever out of the University of Indiana.

Ironically, the Sparks play the Storm (Mack Holmes) tonight.

[Demo 24,046]

2 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

L A Sparks Public Relations Dept.  -  The Los Angeles Sparks have signed guard Grace Berger to a rest-of-season hardship contract. In 47 games over two WNBA seasons, the 26-year-old is averaging 3.9 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, converting 44.1% from the field and 46.2% from beyond the arc. Berger was drafted seventh overall by the Indiana Fever out of the University of Indiana.

Ironically, the Sparks play the Storm (Mack Holmes) tonight.

Had she even left the country yet?

[HoosierHoopster 8,565]

3 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

L A Sparks Public Relations Dept.  -  The Los Angeles Sparks have signed guard Grace Berger to a rest-of-season hardship contract. In 47 games over two WNBA seasons, the 26-year-old is averaging 3.9 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, converting 44.1% from the field and 46.2% from beyond the arc. Berger was drafted seventh overall by the Indiana Fever out of the University of Indiana.

Ironically, the Sparks play the Storm (Mack Holmes) tonight.

Awesome. Another chance for her, under a new staff.

[TTT 1,398]

27 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Awesome. Another chance for her, under a new staff.

Grace, Holmes and others get to hang out in some cool places and play some basketball while they are still young.

[TTT 1,398]

Well, that didn’t last long.  Released after 3 days.

 Wonder if Grace got a little spending money and some expenses paid for her troubles/inconvenences.

[TTT 1,398]

Grace going back to Australia in the near future.