Comments on: The Agony of Defeat

By: Ayla

Ayla — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:47:58 +0000

Ummm T Wright kicked some serious ass the whole series. There is your third player…not hitting easy shots in the paint is what killed them. And of course all the missed 3s didn’t help…

By: joe64

joe64 — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:17:38 +0000

They just missed to many shots. The Storm played a much better game ( the refs took the moumention and at least 10 points away from them) They just put up to many bricks . Maybe they should try Lauren Jackson at power forward like she wants she seems to get hurt when she plays center.

By: marie Green

marie Green — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:43:12 +0000

I agree with all the above however it is a way to state anything in a more sincere fashion. No player or players
should be singled out because they have just that much under their belts. Life is not on time in a victory at all
times but we can leave them with encouragement and hopeing that they come back and take what should of
been. I respect each and everyone of them because being fprmerly educated before entering the leaque hopefully they will know what to do for themselves if the desire and determination is still in each and everyone which I hope it is because I was seeing a chmpionship each time I sat on my couch an watched. I feel like it was a tough swallow the way the game ended. hopeing it makes each and every lady storm ready for upcoming seasons play with a vengence mission. Hard off season Focus and determination during offseason for preparing for 2012.
Hopeing Sue and Swin an extra edge of preparation for London 2012 to make the roster, hopeing for them.

By: section 106

section 106 — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:53:26 +0000

The hard part was not being able to thank you guys for fighting so hard and playing through bad calls and poor sportswomanship; I know I feel bad that we didn’t win but nothing compared to what you guys are feeling. It’s also hard not being able to say goodbye to our great team. After so many years, it’s like you’re family. and now I read that Sue also is playing with an injury. Ladies, take care of yourselves this off season, maybe a spa trip, camping and smores, a beach outing, relax; You deserve it. You guys did a great job but as many have already said, it wasn’t meant to be this year. But next year…

see you there.

By: StormFan2011

StormFan2011 — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:25:26 +0000

Love the Storm and reading all the great comments. Even “realist” although your reality does not match mine.
So sick of people talking about the early exits. Look how many teams don’t make the play offs or have never won a championship. The Storm organization has been putting a contender on the floor year after year. I love the players and the organization is a class act. And this age business argument is getting more tired than the storm itself. Absolutely we will need to do some rebuilding but you can get hurt at any age. LJ has been battling with injuries forever. And when did 30 get so dang old? We have lots that we can work on and get better at (free throws and lay ups please). But who really believed that we’d even be contending after not having LJ for 20 games? We actually had the 3rd best record in the WNBA this season and were just a bucket away from winning this series.

The effort that these women put forward given all the adversity that they faced is absolutely amazing. True professionals and I am grateful for the privilege of supporting them. Thank you Seattle Storm!

By: NoPlaceLikeHome

NoPlaceLikeHome — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:48:52 +0000

First and foremost, THANK YOU Storm players, coaches and staff for providing Seattle with the best in the game of basketball.
I am a Storm fan to the core, nothing will shake my loyalty. I had tears in my eyes on Monday night. It just wasn’t supposed to end like that for us.

Please rest and get healthy – We’ll be back!!

By: Gary McKinney

Gary McKinney — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:42:27 +0000

My heart goes out to all of our Seattle Storm players. This was not how your season was to end. Win, lose, or draw you each are loved by your Storm fans. Best of luck in the off season, and hopes for a WNBA Championship in 2012.

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:32:36 +0000

It’s a heartbreaker of a loss, for sure. I’m really sad. But I love this team, and that’s not going to change. I have to say that I disagree with realist, who feels that age is the problem. Bird has never played better in her life! She deserves to be the league’s 2011 MVP. Yes, Jackson’s had bad luck with injuries, but so have a host of younger players around the league this year. Age has nothing to do with it. LJ’s work ethic is nothing short of amazing; I wouldn’t trade her for 10 of anybody else. I’m not sure what happened to Katie Smith during the playoffs, but in those last regular season games she was a rocket. Wright, Little, Willingham, Robinson – terrific players all.

I want to thank the Storm players and coaches for another thrilling season. You guys continue to inspire. I hope everybody has a great and healthy off-season (though, yeah, for most players there is no ‘off-season’). I can’t wait till next year. Onward!

By: realist

realist — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:58:59 +0000

my apology……….of course, I meant to say Karen Bryant.

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:27:21 +0000

Thank you STORM Players, Coaches, Owners and ALL Staff,

It was great fun throughout the season and I thank you all for another great year. Wishing you all the Best in your off season activities. Thank you again for a great year.

Warmly,
~ Becky