Overview of Good Follow
In this episode, the Good Follow crew focuses on WNBA All-Star voting, making the case for a few underrated “sleeper” candidates who deserve more attention before the ballot closes on June 27. The episode then shifts into a playful but pointed game called “Arrest Her or Free Her”, where the hosts debate which players are being held back by their teams and which are simply not producing enough to justify their roles or salaries. The tone is comedic and energetic, but the conversation also highlights real roster fit, injury, and opportunity issues across the league.
Sleeper All-Star Picks
Players the hosts pushed for
-
Shakira Austin
- Strong all-around case: nearly 15 points and 8 rebounds per game, plus a 30-point outing this season.
- The hosts emphasized her consistency and ability to produce despite lineup instability and physical play inside.
-
Janelle Salaün
- Highlighted as a major spark for the Valkyries.
- Praised for efficient scoring and for providing instant offense off the bench.
- The crew felt she should be recognized as a legitimate All-Star-level contributor.
Other names mentioned
- Brittney Sykes as a former All-Star reserve who was balling before team changes.
- Veronica Burton, Gabby Williams, and Tiffany Hayes came up as additional Valkyries-related standouts.
- Carla Leite was mentioned as a possible case, though the hosts seemed less certain she would actually make it.
“Arrest Her or Free Her” Game
The segment used a funny framing:
- “Free her” = the player is being held back by team situation, injuries, or role.
- “Arrest her” = the player may be underperforming relative to expectations or salary.
Players the hosts wanted to “free”
-
Aaliyah Edwards
- The hosts argued she should not be stuck behind crowded frontcourt minutes and deserves a bigger role.
- Their point: when she gets a chance, she produces.
-
Monique Billings
- Strong “free” call, framed as a player whose value is underappreciated.
-
Anissa Morrow
- Also viewed as someone who deserves more opportunity and a better situation.
-
Ariel Atkins
- The hosts leaned toward freeing her because of roster structure and fit issues.
-
Ezi Magbegor
- The discussion was mixed because of injury, but the final stance was basically: free her once healthy.
-
Skylar Diggins
- The hosts strongly said she should be “free,” mainly because of roster/context issues and the sense that she deserves better circumstances.
Players the hosts wanted to “arrest”
- Arike Ogunbowale
- The most pointed “arrest” call of the segment.
- The hosts joked that she is too expensive and that the team/roster construction around her is not working.
Players left in the middle
- Nazh Hillmon
- The crew felt she should basically stay where she is, neither “arrested” nor “freed.”
- They praised her value as a sixth-woman type contributor.
Notable Themes and Takeaways
-
All-Star recognition is often about more than raw scoring.
- The hosts repeatedly emphasized consistency, versatility, and impact on winning.
-
Roster fit matters.
- Several players were framed as victims of crowded rotations or poor team construction rather than poor play.
-
Injuries complicate value judgments.
- The conversation around Ezi Magbegor showed the tension between talent, availability, and salary.
-
The episode mixes analysis with humor.
- Even when the crew is making serious points about league dynamics, the delivery stays playful and highly opinionated.
Quick Recap
- Main focus: WNBA All-Star sleeper candidates
- Top sleeper pushes: Shakira Austin and Janelle Salaün
- Best “free her” cases: Aaliyah Edwards, Monique Billings, Ariel Atkins, Skylar Diggins
- Most controversial “arrest” call: Arike Ogunbowale
- Bonus: a DraftKings segment and the usual offbeat, fast-paced banter that defines the show