Overview of Good Follow
In this episode, Juju Gotti and Trista Crick break down the latest WNBA storylines, including Caitlin Clark’s new signature shoe, the New York Liberty’s continued dominance, Minnesota’s strong play without Napheesa Collier, the Las Vegas Aces’ defensive issues, and how the Dallas Wings matchup up with elite teams. They also call out the online abuse players receive, especially around Angel Reese and Isabelle Harrison, and close with their DraftKings pick for Fever vs. Dream.
Biggest WNBA Storylines Discussed
Caitlin Clark’s new shoe
- The hosts react to Caitlin Clark’s new signature shoe debut.
- Initial reaction: they like the design a lot, but note the shoe’s “C” details are flat rather than the 3D/bubbled look they expected.
- They speculate the shoes will sell well, especially given Clark’s popularity and the colorways.
New York Liberty remain a top contender
- The Liberty are still rolling and are viewed as a major force in the East.
- Even with Sabrina Ionescu recently returning and other pieces still being integrated, the team continues winning.
- Trista and Juju acknowledge the Liberty’s success while also joking about their rivalry with the team.
Minnesota Lynx thriving without Napheesa Collier
- A major topic is whether the Lynx need Napheesa Collier back right away.
- Their conclusion: probably not.
- Minnesota is praised as:
- the best team in the league right now,
- the best-coached team,
- and one of the deepest.
- They note the team has kept winning despite losing key players and believe Collier could even wait until close to the playoffs to return if needed.
- Dorka Juhász’s return is also mentioned as a positive reinforcement.
Las Vegas Aces’ defensive concerns
- The Aces are described as still elite, but not fully reliable.
- Their inconsistency was highlighted after a surprising 30-point loss to the Dallas Wings.
- A’ja Wilson’s postgame comments are quoted in spirit: the Aces need to improve defensively or the losses will keep piling up.
- The hosts agree that Vegas can look dominant at times, but their defense remains the biggest question.
Dallas Wings as a tough matchup
- The Wings are framed as a dangerous team because they can attack from multiple angles.
- The hosts point out how Dallas has players who can punish defenses in different ways:
- Arike Ogunbowale’s scoring versatility,
- Paige Bueckers’ ability to read and manipulate defenses,
- and support from others like Jess Shepard.
- Their takeaway: Dallas is built to exploit teams that are not fully locked in defensively.
Player Respect and Online Hate
Defending WNBA players from online vitriol
- The hosts push back strongly against the harsh online treatment of players, especially Isabelle Harrison after a hard foul on Angel Reese.
- They criticize people using old photos and mean-spirited posts to attack players.
- Their message is simple: keep the criticism on the court, and stop turning player rivalries into personal hate campaigns.
- They also connect Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, and other high-profile players to the broader culture wars that often follow them online.
DraftKings Pick of the Week
Fever vs. Dream
- For the weekly DraftKings segment, the matchup is Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream.
- Trista leans toward the Dream getting “get back” after losing to Indiana earlier in the season.
- The hosts frame it as another Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese-style viewing event, even though the actual matchup is team vs. team.
- Final pick: Atlanta Dream.
Key Takeaways
- Minnesota looks like the class of the league, even without Collier fully back.
- The Liberty are still a serious contender and could keep building momentum.
- The Aces’ defense is the main concern, even with their championship pedigree.
- Dallas is dangerous because of its versatility and shot-making.
- The hosts strongly reject personal hate and fan toxicity toward WNBA players.
- Atlanta Dream over Indiana Fever was the Pick of the Week.