In the latest episode of “Chicago Sky’s Descent into Madness,” our beloved Windy City ballers (or should we say, fallers?) found themselves slipping on yet another banana peel of a game. The Sky, now a dismal 11-19, are spiraling faster than a hamster on a caffeine binge. And if you thought the 74-70 defeat at the hands of the Washington Mystics (yes, those Mystics, at a glamorous 9-22) couldn’t get any worse, think again.
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room—no, not Angel Reese’s dazzling courtside ensemble (though, props to her for slaying the fashion game despite the on-court mess). No, the real spotlight-stealer is the masterful decision-making by the Sky’s rookie head coach, Teresa Weatherspoon. In what can only be described as a stroke of sheer… well, something, Weatherspoon decided to bench rookie sensation Kamilla Cardoso during the crucial moments of the fourth quarter. Yep, you heard that right—Cardoso, who was racking up stats like she was playing fantasy basketball, got comfy on the bench while the Mystics enjoyed an 11-0 run. You know, just casually blowing the game out of the water.
Now, I know what you’re thinking—what’s a little 11-0 run among friends? But for the Sky’s long-suffering fanbase, this was the final nail in the coffin, or should I say, the final brick in the “Fire Weatherspoon” wall. Social media erupted in a chorus of “#WeatherspoonOut,” because apparently, losing isn’t fun unless you can blame someone for it.
But let’s be fair to Coach Weatherspoon. Before the Olympic break, this team wasn’t exactly drowning in wins, but they had a somewhat respectable 10-14 record. Playoffs were still in sight, and the Sky looked ready to add another chapter to their five-year postseason streak. Fast forward to now, and they’re holding onto the eighth seed by their fingernails, with the Atlanta Dream breathing down their necks and the Mystics suddenly not looking so mystified.
And it’s not just the bench-warming drama—rumor has it that the team’s leading scorer, Chennedy Carter, missed Wednesday’s game due to health and safety protocols. Because, you know, COVID apparently heard that the Sky were struggling and thought, “Why not?” Some team members were reportedly under the weather, which, at this point, might just be their way of dealing with the season. But fear not—Carter’s impending return could be the miracle they need to avoid completely nosediving out of the playoff picture.
So, as the Sky continue their quest to turn this season around, fans are left to wonder: Will Teresa Weatherspoon find her coaching groove, or is she just fashionably late to the success party? One thing’s for sure—Angel Reese will be looking fabulous, whether they’re winning or not.
Stay tuned, Sky fans. The soap opera isn’t over yet.
