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[azzifc1st]

Love watching the game back after knowing they’ve won so I can focus on the floor vs the score. Azzi defense really is exceptional but she is going to have to stop passing cause she doesn’t get the ball back. Also that ref needs glasses she was hounded on d

Jess is something special and the best thing to happen to the wings. Maddy played really well and should stay a starter. Lan owes the wings some money back the least she can do is set a good screen if Aja can set screens as the best player in the w Lan should be screening everything.

Paige should lead the offense 14 assists is crazy with 18 pts elite player. Arike had a great game but sis will take any shot it’s just her vs the rim. Arike will be a better player when she learns to pass the ball back out.

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All the starters are in double figures and yes Azzi stopped shooting after 5 misses Arike will rub off and my girl will miss 10 and shoot 11 still her defense was needed.

Jess played amazing I think since our front court is injured she knew being aggressive was the only way to play. Arike we back at the top of the cycle I love it. Paige on ball is great offense 14 assist is crazy and Maddy was clutch and really needed a great game.

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If they don’t stop giving away points by passing it to Lan at this point Lan needs to set screen Azzi could use one Erica not letting off

[xoxo-pazzi]

AZZI

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ROTY is only given at the end of the season anybody claiming a player won it after 10 games is a troll or looking for clicks it’s still very early and Azzi is in competition with Azzi as long as she continues to play hard on both ends of the floor she has every chance to win like any of the rookies

[akaz2908]

[azzifc1st]

I really go hate that Jose doesn’t try and help Azzi’s rookie campaign in any way. He will sit her a whole half… Cheryl would NEVER! 😂

She is already on a team full of ball hogs but normally a coach tries to help the top rookie get ROTY or at least the All Rookie team..

Jose literally couldn’t care less.. 😭

I don’t think Jose even thinks about Azzi ROTY campaign or how her usage affects her consideration. I think he cares about winning games definitely more than 10. This may change once the wings win more than 15-20 games

Does that suck for Azzi yes calling a spade a spade you have the #1 overall pick but Jose has other higher priorities.

Watching the game back it was clear the priority was helping Arike out of her slump which was definitely a coach decision and his post interview kinda confirmed. Azzi is going to have to be perfect with her shots cuz her FGA will probably drop until a game is close or they losing

[azzifc1st]

I’m hoping all the passing to Arike was to help her out of her slump. I also get the Storm kinda sucks so they don’t need the starters to go hard but allowing Azzi and Jess to stat pad a little doesn’t hurt

[akaz2908]

Episode 41 out now!

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Draft Night Tears & Basketball Wisdom w/ Tim Fudd

May 29, 2026 • 1 hr 1 min

This week, Ashanti sits down with the man who helped shape Azzi’s game from the very beginning—her dad, Tim Fudd. From coaching a young Azzi in the DMV to watching her light up the New York Liberty as a rookie, Tim shares stories, emotions, and behind-the-scenes moments from the journey to the WNBA.

[azzifc1st]

Kennedy shoved my rook I saw that wings up

[azzifc1st]

I’m loving everything about this second half this response perfection also Paige Azzi Jess yeah that’s the sauce

[azzifc1st]

My rook is hoopin she chasing who again also Azzi is the best defender on the wings argue with the wall 

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Can Azzi please get some defensive help she is getting killed on screens every time I look up Aja helping Jackie she don’t need to have her come back game today leave my rook alone

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We need a momentum shift that tech on Jess change the tone defensively we have to be aggressive but that Aces whistle

[anon5643]

So 🔥. Bought immediately.

[azzifc1st]

I went to the game yesterday had great seats and its still such a high. They cheered for Azzi and Paige like it was a home game except when Paige went to the free throw line.

Azzi had the cutest smile every time the crowd booed loudly you could tell she found it entertaining. Also she is a genuinely smily person and the first to run over and help her teammates up.

Paige is entertaining and so animated with the refs. Arike actually passed more this game so I was really happy plus she made a couple of really good plays.

Hands down Jose does not trust his bench outside of Azzi and Awak got some love this game. Watching Maddy and Zaza got scored on and never saw the court again. He is going to eventually need them and they have to play to build chemistry plus late in the 4th Azzi was exhausted and calling for plays to go to others

Watching her masterclass while wearing her jersey was incredible and I met her parents who were sweet and told me they loved the jersey.

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I really hope Jose takes accountability in the presser cause this one is on you Arike didn’t have it today having her on the floor to close a close game was silly at best Awak and Azzi should’ve returned at the 4 min mark