Alright, so I was chatting with Jewell Loyd, the Aces newcomer, and things got pretty interesting. You see, she was all serious and stuff until someone mentioned her returning to play against the Seattle Storm. Then, boom! Her face lit up with a big smile when her teammate Chelsea Gray started banging on the table in excitement. It was quite the sight, let me tell you.
The question on the table was, “How do you think you’ll feel playing on that court again but with a different team?” Gray was practically bouncing in her seat, waiting for Loyd’s response. And let me tell you, even Coach Becky Hammon had a little grin on her face. Loyd chuckled at her teammate’s antics before giving an answer. She talked about focusing on playing good basketball, enjoying the game, and being with her teammates. But she also mentioned she’s ready to go back and see the fans she’s known for so long and play another game.
Now, the Aces are set to face off against the Storm at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. It’s going to be a showdown between these two teams, both with a 2-1 record. And let me tell you, Loyd is coming back to Seattle for the first time since she asked for a trade in December. There’s definitely some tension in the air, folks.
Let me break it down for you. Loyd was with the Storm since she was the No. 1 overall pick in 2015, coming out of Notre Dame. She’s got quite the history with the team, including being named Rookie of the Year, winning two WNBA championships, and snagging two Olympic gold medals. But things changed, and now she’s with the Aces, ready to face her past on the court. It’s going to be one heck of a game, that’s for sure.
