Overview of Good Follow
This episode of Good Follow is a playful, rumor-driven WNBA conversation about potential roster shakeups and where certain players might fit best about a month into the season. Juju Gotti, Trista Crick, and guest Jess debate possible moves for Alanna Smith, Odyssey Sims, Elizabeth Williams, and Brittney Griner, while also joking about coaching drama, fantasy basketball, and which teams are actually figuring things out.
Biggest WNBA Fit Questions
Alanna Smith to the Fever
- The crew starts with Alanna Smith as a potential fit for Indiana, arguing she could have a major impact in a calmer, more stable environment.
- They criticize the Dallas situation as chaotic, especially with constant rotation changes and a coaching style that can feel abrasive.
- Key idea: Smith’s defensive value and versatility might be better used on a team that can give her a clearer role.
Odyssey Sims to the Mystics
- Odyssey Sims is discussed as a possible fit for the Washington Mystics, where her scoring and veteran presence could help.
- The panel likes the idea because Washington could use another guard who can create offense and steady a young group.
- But they also note the practical issue: Sims may prefer staying close to family in Texas, which could make a move unlikely.
Elizabeth Williams to the Aces
- The group strongly likes the idea of Elizabeth Williams joining Las Vegas to help A’ja Wilson.
- Their argument: a defensive, physical big next to A’ja would make the Aces even harder to deal with.
- They suggest Las Vegas could use more size and flexibility in its frontcourt, especially in certain lineup combinations.
Brittney Griner’s Future
- They debate whether Brittney Griner should move again, but the overall feeling is: let her stay put.
- Their reasoning is that she’s a veteran and doesn’t need to carry huge nightly usage.
- They favor a comfortable role where she can contribute energy, leadership, and spacing without extra wear and tear.
Team and Coach Takeaways
Dallas Chaos
- A recurring theme is that Dallas’s rotation and coaching situation seem unstable.
- The hosts joke that the coach keeps changing lineups constantly, making it hard to know who is really getting a fair chance.
- That chaos is part of why they think certain players would thrive elsewhere.
Washington Needs More Than One Guard
- The Mystics discussion turns into a broader question: do they have enough offensive creation outside of Sonia Citron?
- The answer from the panel is basically no — they need more veteran help and another reliable ballhandler.
Las Vegas Frontcourt Depth
- The Aces discussion centers on whether Breanna Turner and other bigs are enough behind A’ja.
- Their answer: additional frontcourt depth could make Las Vegas much more dangerous, especially against bigger lineups.
Running Bits and Side Conversation
- The episode includes a lot of light trash talk about fantasy basketball, especially around Jessica Shepard dominating their league.
- They also joke about:
- Chicago Sky struggles
- coaches cursing out stars
- whether certain player-coach tensions are real or just heat-of-the-moment frustration
- The tone stays humorous and conversational, with the hosts clearly enjoying the debate as much as the basketball analysis.
DraftKings Pick of the Week
- The featured matchup is Mystics vs. Dream.
- Trista leans toward the Dream, calling them the hotter team.
- Juju says he’s watching Sonia Citron against Atlanta.
- The segment frames Atlanta as the team in better form, but the Mystics as worth watching because of individual talent and development.
Main Takeaways
- The episode is mostly about which WNBA players would benefit from a change of scenery.
- The hosts value:
- clearer roles
- veteran leadership
- defensive size
- calmer team environments
- Their biggest opinions:
- Alanna Smith could help more in a stable system
- Odyssey Sims could boost Washington, but family/location may matter more
- Elizabeth Williams would be a strong fit with the Aces
- Brittney Griner should stay in a low-pressure, useful veteran role