The Mystics needed a center and Alaina Coates, a former No. 2 pick, needed another chance
, but the Mystics may be the biggest example in the league of how 2020 has turned things upside down.
“That feeling when I got that phone call, I could take a big sigh of relief,” Coates said. “It just made me feel really good about myself because he saw something in my game that he felt like would benefit his team. “When she came here, we knew that was important to her,” Thibault said. “I kind of challenged her: ‘Here’s your opportunity. It’s been a rough start for you for various reasons, on and off the court. Here’s an opportunity. You know you’re going to play. If you do the right things and work, then you can revive your career and add to your game.’ ”All signs have been positive in this truncated training camp.
The environment seems ideal for self-evaluation and reflection. Coates acknowledged that she didn’t always put herself in the best position to succeed, whether it was poor conditioning or poor attitude. Issues off the court would carry over onto the court.She made a decision to make changes this season even before she signed with the Mystics. Conditioning and attitude would no longer be excuses.“That whole [third] year, it shot my confidence really bad,” Coates said.
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