Love Kelsey Mitchell.....From those comments you made in the video, Kelsey knows the game, knows what teams are bullies, and her veteran guidance is invaluable. Soooo glad she re-signed with the Fever.
THEY WERE TITLE CONTENDERS LAST SEASON, STINKING FRIGGIN' DUMMIES. In the playoffs they faced two teams simultaneously, which included the Refs/WNBA System. They WOULD have won the second game then came home and likely would have won the third game. But the system was NOT having any of it, they were NOT going to see CAITLIN CLARK be the BIGGEST name in ALL sports world wide. Will The Fever win a playoff series? It will depend on the WNBA/REFS System team.
I gotta believe that Stephanie White considered the cultural aspect but she knows Dewanna well and went ahead with the deal so I believe it will be okay
What amazes me about DeWanna Bonner is that at 37, her stats last year didn't really dip from her career averages, AND in those clips at the end of the video, SHE was the one who got downcourt so fast for those outlet passes. Doe she not age?
I will give Bonner a benefit of the doubt,i hope she's a real professional, remains to be seen, have a great day ahead of you ma'am Adrienne, with love from the Philippines ❤❤❤
Again, Great Show AR. I share the same feelings about Bonner. I think her Introductory Press Conference will tell me all I need to know. But I will say this, in Kelly, Amber & Steph I Trust. Bonner is mature & smart. Being a “teammate” might make all the difference in the world.
Bonner is awesome! She’s a pro! She’s not a bad mouther, she’s a winner. In that same game Bonner was interviewed between quarters and praised CC saying how tired she was and hard to guard. AT is a dirty player, DC is a dirty player, Mabrey is a dirty player, Ty Harris is a nasty trash talker…. They got the best one and the best fit. White knows what she is doing and if there was ANY issues White wouldn’t bring Bonner to the locker room. I’m excited we have DB. Now just off load KLS and Wallace to GSV FOR 2026 second round pick.
THEY WERE TITLE CONTENDERS LAST SEASON, STINKING FRIGGIN' DUMMIES. In the playoffs they faced two teams simultaneously, which included the Refs/WNBA System. They WOULD have won the second game then came home and likely would have won the third game. But the system was NOT having any of it, they were NOT going to see CAITLIN CLARK be the BIGGEST name in ALL sports world wide. Will The Fever win a playoff series? It will depend on the WNBA/REFS System team.
@Dv8chen and DB took a 10K paycut to come play there, that says she really wanted to come play because she didn't even wait for other offers from other teams. She could have gotten max elsewhere if she wanted.
Man, I would love to see Indiana Fever post a banner on their webpage of the new line up in Black and White style of the Time magazine Caitlin Clark photoshoot. That would be a seriously stellar photo and makes a great statement of talent, class and beauty.
DB wants a RING and now finally has the horses to get one, if not back to back. Bonner has that Kevin Durant like ability who can get a good shot any time she wants, including walk-off game winners. A true multi-talented WNBA star. Combine the Kelsey re-signing with the Howard/Bonner additions and the Fever, are now the favorites every time they walk on the court !!! The Fever front office could not be happier with how everything unfolded this off-season. Come-On!! lets start playing already!
Fringe benefit: DeWanna might just be going home at night talking about how gracious and professional the entire organization is, and how great the fans are.
How to change people's mind is bring them on and see how you work. These players will see how fun it will be playing with this team and how much easier it will to get buckets like KM did
Fever Fans will give her a shot, we want to welcome her and prove her wife wrong. From a championship perspective I welcome her, but we as Fever fans we haven't forgotten yet, she will have a lot to prove to the fans, I hope she up for that challenge, cause it's a part of it! We want to love her but she needs to earn OUR trust.
IF the newly acquired players, accept right away, that they’ve been picked to SUPPORT Clark and accept that it’s CLARK’S team; they can make that run for the finals. Otherwise, that locker room culture will be chaos. I think Coach White will keep them at bay.
One of the things I think people are underestimating is that Bonner, Sophie and Howard got that DAWG mentality! These women are not gonna put up with the bullying and cheap play from other teams. Fever didn't have that toughness last season. Last season when CC got cheap shot and all everyone else on her team (including Sides) wanted to do is give her a hug and tell her turn the other cheek. Nah... bump that. This squad can ball and ain't putting up with shyt. Such a different environment to play in knowing your coach and teammates have your back. And the fever actually have a bench now.
100% agreed, bullying gets worse when it's allowed. I don't see these players putting up with nonsense. If anything, Fever now have the number one agitator on the roster with Cunningham 👍
@@cdub0911 I would assume and hope she does, it's the hockey checks and eye gougings that need to stop. If anyone is too soft to handle thrash talk on the court then it's better to look for another profession.
Like I said before, the only satisfaction I have with Dewanna Bonner in the Fever is that every game she plays as a Fever is a slap in the face of her partner, Alyssa Thomas! Because the Fever fans who she's calling "racists" ain't going nowhere! We get to feed Alyssa the humble pie with every Fever game 😂😂😂. I think we're about to see Alyssa Thomas retire to save her pride, following D. Taurasi. 😂😂
@TaiyouArt well, as far as I'm concerned, there are 17 more people who agree with me than 2 people who don't 😆😂🤣. In any case, my opinion is MY opinion and I said what I said.
@SurprisedLabrador-gl6hy Ain't nothin wrong with a little petty every now and then. I, for one, am more than willing to jump feet first into the petty pool with you on this one.😂😂😂
I have been saying having too many super stars on 1 team is a ticking time bomb players are going want the ball more then the others and resent it after a while and sadly people stopped talking about Lexi IMHO she is still an important part of this team
I’m a firm believer that for a team to work you need an array of skills and personalities. It is a time were diversity is key. It takes time for some to see that all alike players will leave you with only the same strengths and a lot of weaknesses. It’s up to coaches, coaches staff and players to make it click and bring it together. When you can get all those different strengths and parts working for the same thing (The Team) it can be a beautiful thing.
I love that the fever didn't just pick up players who are dominant and skilled in their own right or big name/star players. You can see they really study the missing pieces and what was lacking with the team.
@@galenhammond-x4j Dude, Lobo's been one of CC's biggest fans in the broadcast world. I don't know what you've been watching or whether you're so pro-CC that a neutral voice sounds like a critic, but Lobo is far, FAR from anti-Caitlin like Swoopes or some of the others. Double check that it's actually Lobo you're thinking of because she definitely isn't what you're describing. At all.
@@galenhammond-x4j WRONG. You not watching games. Lobo loves Clark. Only one anti-Clark is "Stupes." Clark even won "negative Nut" McNutt over she was praising her while calling that 19 record assist game.
@@artistamisto You are probably right. I watched a lot of the Iowa games with a retired women's basketball coach and we are passionate Caitlin and Iowa fans and weren't happy all the time with Rebecca.
@@BulletSponge178 You are probably right. I watched a lot of the Iowa games with a retired women's basketball coach and we are passionate Caitlin and Iowa fans and weren't happy all the time with Rebecca.
When she said locker room it was AB, CC and KM. They say protect us it’s them. Are you a part of us? Wins over personal stats. The ones coming know this organization will produce riches. All will rise.
I always knew White was going to bring a Player over from Connecticut. I even mentioned it in a few comments. I was initially thinking Breezey because of her post play. I never for once thought Bonner would go back to a team who released her. I've always loved Bonners game when she was drafted by Phoenix and she was always classy to me. I'm happy that Bonner is with the fever. She'll definitely bring experience and a championship mentality to the team. Some of y'all weren't too thrilled about White coming over from Connecticut because of the shenanigans with the team. All that was going on with that team IMO White's hands were tied which was the reason why she left. I'm so excited for the Fever! They are definitely a champion contender now!
Looking forward to seeing how Coach is able to get all those new pieces working together . They have quickly gone from a young team to a veteran loaded roster almost over night .
We share the same exact feeling upon hearing about the signing of Dewanna Bonner. I was not all in at first; feelings were mixed because of some not-so-pleasant incidents on the court involving her and CC, as well as her connection with Alyssa Thomas who, we all know, did not hide her distaste for CC and for us, Fever fans. On the other hand, I knew Bonner was a great catch as a player and a champion. But hearing her in an interview why she chose to join the Fever, I became a fan. Fingers crossed things will fan out well for us.
They were in the Championship conversation before signing Bonner. Shoot they made the playoffs offs with Smith. But Bonner being signed I’m in definitely sealed it. I’m excited bc playing with CC will elevate everyone’s game. And I wouldn’t doubt AT will be coming next season. We have entered another stratosphere!!
They have said how each of these players and their leadership abilities makes me wonder of possible conflict between leaders. CC is the court General PERIOD. Can these leaders work together?
Spot on with your take on coaches having to work with player(s) that upper management may choose to have that don't necessarily reflect the coach's values. Coaches have to work with the players they're given. DB is long, agile, can shoot the ball, and can run the court. That fits so much better in the up tempo Fever offense. I hope maturity prevails with DB, and it would be absolutely incredible if she earned a ring to reward her for coming to the Fever. I can't wait to see how they all play together!
I am confident that with the mind sets that Dewanna, Natasha and Sophie will bring that the first time CC2 gets hammered with an overly aggressive foul there will be a reaction by the other 4 on the court. If CC2 goes down 2 of the opponents will end up 3 rows into the courtside seats.
If I remember correctly, Bonner spoke very highly of Clark during the all star game and they played great together. I've never been a fan of Thomas. Glad to see Bonner on a different team.
We must be kindred spirits, Adrienne. You adressed my two main concerns about the Bonner signing: cultural and basketball. Great job. Great breakdown. I wish you continued success.
Well, well, well. That was a very informative video @The Adrienne Ross Show You know how I feel about guarding the other team's best player and someone like that can be on my team any day. Now, I don't know about that play with CC going down BUT if Bonner did intentionally not clear CC's landing space I am sure they will have a conversation about cleaning that up as we NEVER want to hurt someone on purpose especially in Basketball where it is so easy to do when your opponent is in the air. I know many people are saying it too but I CAN"T WAIT for the season to start and I would bet a week's salary a few of CC's new teammates are feeling the same. As always may God Bless you on purpose Adrienne 🙏♥
Adrienne: What’s your take on Jaelyn Brown? Looks versatile on film and can get up and down the court. Undrafted but looks to have a great work ethic and has found ways to contribute and make herself valuable doing some of the “unsung” things.
As an Aussie, I wish the Fever would sign Ezi Magbegor to strengthen their defense. If that happens, Australia, New Zealand and Nigerian fans will flock along too.
All 3 are great acquisitions. Even though all 3 have 1 year contracts, they will be back for 2026. Coach Porter and Clark will help make them even better than they are now.
I was ecstatic about Howard , Cunningham and Bonner coming to Fever . Bonner did have one heated convo with CC but I believe Bonner straight up just like some football players once on field they become into the game so much that they don't hold back. However Bonner has talked highly of CC since the beginning and Bonner never posted anything negative about CC on social media
Fairly new to the channel, appreciate your commentary and perspective. Your observations reminded me of when Dennis Rodman joined the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls put aside the animosity with the Detroit Bad Boys because they knew Rodman was a key to winning championships. I believe the Fever will be professionals so they all can achieve the prize.
I'm pretty stoked about The Fever's chances this season, picking the starting five might be a most challenging task for Coach White, but I'm betting she can keep her starters fresh, and CC can boost everyone's stats. And speaking of stats, our girl CC might just average 19 or 20 assists a game. 🎉
Generally agree wholeheartedly with your takes! And even here, I appreciate your honesty, but remove the emotions Adrienne, and trust the powers that be who are now in charge at the Fever. But did Stephanie White coach the bully's Did you have a cultural reaction then. I for one, was thrilled to hear she was being signed. She's exactly the kind of intense, zoned in player that the Fever need and Stephanie White knows her and as such I trust her. I believe she will be professional in every situation on and off the court! Not wanting to offend anyone, but her wife is a bully and to me, when I hear her speak she comes across as ignorant! Never got the same vibe from DeWanna ~
I think Bonner is going to fit in. If you read up on her she does not bad mouth Caitlin Clark. I think they are going to do fine. I also think they're going to win the championship!!!
Any player who won’t play for a White coach smells like Satou only being interested in ‘facilities”. So Bonner feels right. Avoid black angry lesbians. The Fever is going to be hot. Without activist angry players. Excited to see Sophie the 6th play.
I trust the Fever front office and Coach White. White KNOWS Bonner. AND NOW ADD the NEWEST free agaent and Fever has a backup Point Guard with all the features Fever needs!
See, for me, even though Bonner was involved in that little incident where CC was saying stop crying to her and her coach, I don't care. As a player, I've said worse! Lol
this is the first time clark will be on a super team we have seen her lead a team of all mediocre players to a college finals back to back and the play offs in the pros so now they are a super team i see no reason they dont go to the finals
I’m pretty sure front office is quite aware of what happened in the past and confronted her to clarify how this isn’t going to happen moving forward. They have enough on the bench they can sit Bonner down in a heart beat if something goes awry.
CC is so much tougher than people realize. People throwing little shots or words it rolls off her. Truly, their reactions gave CC a great response. Stop crying! Lol
Fever aren’t messin’ around!! It’s going to be like the Harlem Globetrotters of the 70’s; Meadowlark Lemon, Curly Neal, etc. Caitlin Clark is like the female Pistol Pete!! (P.S. Don Nelson would love this team! Interview him. His ideas were instrumental in shaping today’s game!)
10 years ago we wouldn’t be taking about this (fraternization)? Uh, yeah, I think we would’ve been. As for the off-season moves putting the Fever in the championship conversation. The proof is still in the putting. Collecting talent is one thing. But it takes more than that to win a championship.
In Stephanie White I trust! Bonner is all pro! She holds her own. I’m sure Coach is very aware of their relationship dynamics and has read the beads. Let’s not forget “maga. Barbie” is also in the mix. Again in Coach I trust. This team is Americas team. Sportsmanship and skill will trump (ha!) politics of division. Go Fever!
Great commentary. I was very concerned as you were about the cultural aspect of adding her to the team. However, did you see the Natasha Howard press conference with Kelly Cross coffin, Amber Cox and Stephanie White? Interesting what they said about keeping the culture of the team
Congrats on 45k subscribers! I’ll give Bonner the benefit of the doubt with a side eye; pillow talk. Nneka only wants to play for a black coach. So she chose race over a potentially championship team; racism much.
Imagine CC saying she only wants to play for a white coach, or any white player saying that. That’s crazy,
Love Kelsey Mitchell.....From those comments you made in the video, Kelsey knows the game, knows what teams are bullies, and her veteran guidance is invaluable. Soooo glad she re-signed with the Fever.
I have full faith in Caitlin’s ability to win people over and get them to buy in. That’s part of her game that is often overlooked.
With her stratospheric talent and team first approach , it’s not a hard sell
They are already sold
Smith was immune
@ smith had outside forces in her ear and a terrible coach.
THEY WERE TITLE CONTENDERS LAST SEASON, STINKING FRIGGIN' DUMMIES. In the playoffs they faced two teams simultaneously, which included the Refs/WNBA System.
They WOULD have won the second game then came home and likely would have won the third game. But the system was NOT having any of it, they were NOT going to see CAITLIN CLARK be the BIGGEST name in ALL sports world wide. Will The Fever win a playoff series? It will depend on the WNBA/REFS System team.
I gotta believe that Stephanie White considered the cultural aspect but she knows Dewanna well and went ahead with the deal so I believe it will be okay
Exactly , Stephanie knows exactly who and what she’s working with. These are professionals…and elite ones in this league
Congratulations on 45k members. 🎉🎉
Thank you. I appreciate all of your support!
@@TheAdrienneRossShow 50K incoming!😅
@ Thank you!
Yep! I predict 100,000 by the 1st game of this new season.
🎉
What amazes me about DeWanna Bonner is that at 37, her stats last year didn't really dip from her career averages, AND in those clips at the end of the video, SHE was the one who got downcourt so fast for those outlet passes. Doe she not age?
37 is the new 27…if you condition and eat properly
Yes, she is pretty skinny so maybe she doesn't it much carbs. This could be It.
Thank you Ms Ross, Fever fanatics appreciate you. Sounds like the Fever Express (sumpin sumpin) is rollin' now 🎉
The showtime fever.
Dewanna was on the WNBA All Star Team with Caitlin.
Yes, she was.
Yes I believe that may have played a role
I will give Bonner a benefit of the doubt,i hope she's a real professional, remains to be seen, have a great day ahead of you ma'am Adrienne, with love from the Philippines ❤❤❤
I remember when Bonner said she hated Caitlan Clark.
This will be an epic year! I am happy about the new players! 😃 it’s gonna be wild!!! Another great video Adrienne!
With that addition of Sophie coming, Natasha Howard, and DeWanna Bonner CC finally has some teammates to protect her.
We’ll have to see how it pans out.
Don't count chickens
We shall see….
Except when they play AT.
They are going to rock it!!!@@OldTimeTraveler
Again, Great Show AR. I share the same feelings about Bonner. I think her Introductory Press Conference will tell me all I need to know. But I will say this, in Kelly, Amber & Steph I Trust. Bonner is mature & smart. Being a “teammate” might make all the difference in the world.
This lady deserves to be a network voice for sports. At the very least the WNBA owes her a big up.
Bonner is awesome! She’s a pro! She’s not a bad mouther, she’s a winner. In that same game Bonner was interviewed between quarters and praised CC saying how tired she was and hard to guard. AT is a dirty player, DC is a dirty player, Mabrey is a dirty player, Ty Harris is a nasty trash talker…. They got the best one and the best fit. White knows what she is doing and if there was ANY issues White wouldn’t bring Bonner to the locker room. I’m excited we have DB. Now just off load KLS and Wallace to GSV FOR 2026 second round pick.
Exactly!
How will this be any different to Nalyssa's personal circumstances?
DB undercut CC in the playoffs, and very dirty play
THEY WERE TITLE CONTENDERS LAST SEASON, STINKING FRIGGIN' DUMMIES. In the playoffs they faced two teams simultaneously, which included the Refs/WNBA System.
They WOULD have won the second game then came home and likely would have won the third game. But the system was NOT having any of it, they were NOT going to see CAITLIN CLARK be the BIGGEST name in ALL sports world wide. Will The Fever win a playoff series? It will depend on the WNBA/REFS System team.
Whoa for a 2nd round pick?? Hell naw!
Now the team chemistry has to gel into championship form. I hope they're mature enough to be able to pull this off.
They are!!!
Fever fans need to shower DB with LOVE. Lots and lots of Love. She is one of us now!😊
@Dv8chen and DB took a 10K paycut to come play there, that says she really wanted to come play because she didn't even wait for other offers from other teams. She could have gotten max elsewhere if she wanted.
I don't care what BS AT says. She said it not Bonner. Bonner is a pro and looking forward to seeing her and CC
Love your channel. Keep producing, I'll keep watching.
Thank you!!!
I’m excited to see how the Fever comes together during their 1st game!
2 things for sure
1. Like your perspectives ❤
2. Fever season gonna be interesting 😂❤
Man, I would love to see Indiana Fever post a banner on their webpage of the new line up in Black and White style of the Time magazine Caitlin Clark photoshoot. That would be a seriously stellar photo and makes a great statement of talent, class and beauty.
DB wants a RING and now finally has the horses to get one, if not back to back. Bonner has that Kevin Durant like ability who can get a good shot any time she wants, including walk-off game winners. A true multi-talented WNBA star. Combine the Kelsey re-signing with the Howard/Bonner additions and the Fever, are now the favorites every time they walk on the court !!! The Fever front office could not be happier with how everything unfolded this off-season.
Come-On!! lets start playing already!
Always love and appreciate your take Ms. Ross! Feels like an exciting season ahead🏀
Fringe benefit: DeWanna might just be going home at night talking about how gracious and professional the entire organization is, and how great the fans are.
Love it. Good clip ARS. One piece away yesterday. Not today. Welcome Dewanana Bonner!!!
Thanks Adrienne!
I love listening to your analysis of the game. You have a way of explaining it in a way that even I can understand it.
45K!! ya love to see it, Congrats Adrienne!
Absolutely they’re title contenders
How to change people's mind is bring them on and see how you work. These players will see how fun it will be playing with this team and how much easier it will to get buckets like KM did
Thanks Adrienne.
Fever Fans will give her a shot, we want to welcome her and prove her wife wrong. From a championship perspective I welcome her, but we as Fever fans we haven't forgotten yet, she will have a lot to prove to the fans, I hope she up for that challenge, cause it's a part of it! We want to love her but she needs to earn OUR trust.
IF the newly acquired players, accept right away, that they’ve been picked to SUPPORT Clark and accept that it’s CLARK’S team; they can make that run for the finals. Otherwise, that locker room culture will be chaos. I think Coach White will keep them at bay.
Who's stupid enough to mess with CC? It's like messing with trump.
No it's not her team it's THE TEAM everybody know she the best player...y'all the ones being divisive
@@danpals7678 the entire league did. And she did nothing about it.
@@shawnkemp7781 Were the Bulls MJ's team? Are the Warriors Steph's team? Are the Nuggets Joker's team? I'll wait. Nothing divisve about it.
@@petep5207 Yea but acting like Natasha ,Sophie and Dewanna gone come in and hate on her is crazy
One of the things I think people are underestimating is that Bonner, Sophie and Howard got that DAWG mentality! These women are not gonna put up with the bullying and cheap play from other teams. Fever didn't have that toughness last season. Last season when CC got cheap shot and all everyone else on her team (including Sides) wanted to do is give her a hug and tell her turn the other cheek. Nah... bump that. This squad can ball and ain't putting up with shyt. Such a different environment to play in knowing your coach and teammates have your back. And the fever actually have a bench now.
100% agreed, bullying gets worse when it's allowed. I don't see these players putting up with nonsense. If anything, Fever now have the number one agitator on the roster with Cunningham 👍
CC is a big girl who partakes in the trash talking too. Stop simping buddy
@@cdub0911 I would assume and hope she does, it's the hockey checks and eye gougings that need to stop. If anyone is too soft to handle thrash talk on the court then it's better to look for another profession.
Like I said before, the only satisfaction I have with Dewanna Bonner in the Fever is that every game she plays as a Fever is a slap in the face of her partner, Alyssa Thomas! Because the Fever fans who she's calling "racists" ain't going nowhere! We get to feed Alyssa the humble pie with every Fever game 😂😂😂. I think we're about to see Alyssa Thomas retire to save her pride, following D. Taurasi. 😂😂
Dang. Petty Mcpettison is that you ? 😂 Lol
@TaiyouArt well, as far as I'm concerned, there are 17 more people who agree with me than 2 people who don't 😆😂🤣. In any case, my opinion is MY opinion and I said what I said.
@SurprisedLabrador-gl6hy Ain't nothin wrong with a little petty every now and then. I, for one, am more than willing to jump feet first into the petty pool with you on this one.😂😂😂
Hey I'm happy with the individuals the FEVER have brought in 👍
I have been saying having too many super stars on 1 team is a ticking time bomb players are going want the ball more then the others and resent it after a while and sadly people stopped talking about Lexi IMHO she is still an important part of this team
I’m a firm believer that for a team to work you need an array of skills and personalities. It is a time were diversity is key. It takes time for some to see that all alike players will leave you with only the same strengths and a lot of weaknesses. It’s up to coaches, coaches staff and players to make it click and bring it together. When you can get all those different strengths and parts working for the same thing (The Team) it can be a beautiful thing.
I love that the fever didn't just pick up players who are dominant and skilled in their own right or big name/star players. You can see they really study the missing pieces and what was lacking with the team.
Rebecca Lobo is a real one.
I have hated watching games that Rebecca Lobo was calling because she seemed so anti Caitlin.
@@galenhammond-x4j Dude, Lobo's been one of CC's biggest fans in the broadcast world. I don't know what you've been watching or whether you're so pro-CC that a neutral voice sounds like a critic, but Lobo is far, FAR from anti-Caitlin like Swoopes or some of the others. Double check that it's actually Lobo you're thinking of because she definitely isn't what you're describing. At all.
@@galenhammond-x4j WRONG. You not watching games. Lobo loves Clark. Only one anti-Clark is "Stupes." Clark even won "negative Nut" McNutt over she was praising her while calling that 19 record assist game.
@@artistamisto You are probably right. I watched a lot of the Iowa games with a retired women's basketball coach and we are passionate Caitlin and Iowa fans and weren't happy all the time with Rebecca.
@@BulletSponge178 You are probably right. I watched a lot of the Iowa games with a retired women's basketball coach and we are passionate Caitlin and Iowa fans and weren't happy all the time with Rebecca.
When she said locker room it was AB, CC and KM. They say protect us it’s them. Are you a part of us? Wins over personal stats. The ones coming know this organization will produce riches. All will rise.
As always, thanks Adrienne.
found it interesting that Kelly stated the players asked for their locker room was protected so I have to believe there was insurances around this.
I always knew White was going to bring a Player over from Connecticut. I even mentioned it in a few comments. I was initially thinking Breezey because of her post play. I never for once thought Bonner would go back to a team who released her. I've always loved Bonners game when she was drafted by Phoenix and she was always classy to me. I'm happy that Bonner is with the fever. She'll definitely bring experience and a championship mentality to the team. Some of y'all weren't too thrilled about White coming over from Connecticut because of the shenanigans with the team. All that was going on with that team IMO White's hands were tied which was the reason why she left. I'm so excited for the Fever! They are definitely a champion contender now!
Reasons she left the Sun was to be closer to home and to coach Clark. Not because her hands were tied at Conn.
How racist is it bzw to say you only want to play for a black coach in a 70%+ black players league?
Can you imagine the outcry if a white player said she only wanted to play for a white coach?
Then go on to say indi is racist
That's racist
No shit!
Who said that?
😂😂😂 that moment when you come on cam with, 'Well, they have now." 😂😂🤣🤣😭😭 I just bust out laughing and said LET'S GOOOO!!!!! LOL
You made a nice set of comments on DB. I enjoy your show.
Great podcast love the podcast and information. Non biased! Thanks
Haha I wake up (in Vietnam) to find out Syd has signed and Bonner was yesterday’s news. This is crazy! 😮
I agree that little skirmish between cc and Bonner was regular basketball stuff just competitors in the throes of a playoff battle
Looking forward to seeing how Coach is able to get all those new pieces working together . They have quickly gone from a young team to a veteran loaded roster almost over night .
She coached a very veteran heavy team before coming to Fever
I like the Bonner pick. She's a great player and brings veteran experience. Plus, she can score her own points.
We share the same exact feeling upon hearing about the signing of Dewanna Bonner. I was not all in at first; feelings were mixed because of some not-so-pleasant incidents on the court involving her and CC, as well as her connection with Alyssa Thomas who, we all know, did not hide her distaste for CC and for us, Fever fans. On the other hand, I knew Bonner was a great catch as a player and a champion. But hearing her in an interview why she chose to join the Fever, I became a fan. Fingers crossed things will fan out well for us.
They were in the Championship conversation before signing Bonner. Shoot they made the playoffs offs with Smith. But Bonner being signed I’m in definitely sealed it. I’m excited bc playing with CC will elevate everyone’s game. And I wouldn’t doubt AT will be coming next season. We have entered another stratosphere!!
They have said how each of these players and their leadership abilities makes me wonder of possible conflict between leaders. CC is the court General PERIOD. Can these leaders work together?
Bonner is a great player. So many times has she put the nail in....shooting those threes and underneath.
Breaking News! Sydney Colson From the las Vegas Aces has been signed by the Fever!
Spot on with your take on coaches having to work with player(s) that upper management may choose to have that don't necessarily reflect the coach's values. Coaches have to work with the players they're given. DB is long, agile, can shoot the ball, and can run the court. That fits so much better in the up tempo Fever offense. I hope maturity prevails with DB, and it would be absolutely incredible if she earned a ring to reward her for coming to the Fever. I can't wait to see how they all play together!
I am confident that with the mind sets that Dewanna, Natasha and Sophie will bring that the first time CC2 gets hammered with an overly aggressive foul there will be a reaction by the other 4 on the court. If CC2 goes down 2 of the opponents will end up 3 rows into the courtside seats.
rebecca lobo highkey always throws them gems that help the fever compared to when she speaks on other teams 💯
I think she knew she was coming
@@TaiyouArtI thought the same thing.
I believe Bonner is a professional 1st and 2nd she wants a chip. I really don’t think she has anything personally against the fever or CC22.
If I remember correctly, Bonner spoke very highly of Clark during the all star game and they played great together. I've never been a fan of Thomas. Glad to see Bonner on a different team.
We must be kindred spirits, Adrienne. You adressed my two main concerns about the Bonner signing: cultural and basketball. Great job. Great breakdown. I wish you continued success.
Well, well, well. That was a very informative video @The Adrienne Ross Show You know how I feel about guarding the other team's best player and someone like that can be on my team any day. Now, I don't know about that play with CC going down BUT if Bonner did intentionally not clear CC's landing space I am sure they will have a conversation about cleaning that up as we NEVER want to hurt someone on purpose especially in Basketball where it is so easy to do when your opponent is in the air. I know many people are saying it too but I CAN"T WAIT for the season to start and I would bet a week's salary a few of CC's new teammates are feeling the same. As always may God Bless you on purpose Adrienne 🙏♥
Agreed whole heartedly. I think Dawanna wants to win a title then retire. She will be a great asset if that's how DB feels. Welcome Dawanna!
Thanks, Adrienne, for another great session.
Congratulations on 45 k Adrienne!! 🤩🎉🎊👏🏾👏🏾🥂 Continue the great work! 🙌🏾
D'Wanna Win Bomber is a great add!
You can’t control your significant other’s actions and Bonner has never spoken poorly about Indiana, but she sees the value of what’s happening.
Adrienne: What’s your take on Jaelyn Brown? Looks versatile on film and can get up and down the court. Undrafted but looks to have a great work ethic and has found ways to contribute and make herself valuable doing some of the “unsung” things.
I really, really hope Dewanna brings great maturity and ends up meshing well.. because if the culture works out, this team is going all the way..
As an Aussie, I wish the Fever would sign Ezi Magbegor to strengthen their defense. If that happens, Australia, New Zealand and Nigerian fans will flock along too.
All 3 are great acquisitions. Even though all 3 have 1 year contracts, they will be back for 2026. Coach Porter and Clark will help make them even better than they are now.
I was ecstatic about Howard , Cunningham and Bonner coming to Fever . Bonner did have one heated convo with CC but I believe Bonner straight up just like some football players once on field they become into the game so much that they don't hold back. However Bonner has talked highly of CC since the beginning and Bonner never posted anything negative about CC on social media
I’m with you on the concern what’s going to happen when she faces her wife. 🧐 I hope she keeps it professional.
I trust Kelly, Amber and Stephanie. Stephanie knows her and if she thought she would be a NS she would say Nah
Exactly. People be acting like Stephanie white doesn’t have it together.
Fairly new to the channel, appreciate your commentary and perspective. Your observations reminded me of when Dennis Rodman joined the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls put aside the animosity with the Detroit Bad Boys because they knew Rodman was a key to winning championships. I believe the Fever will be professionals so they all can achieve the prize.
Great signing. Perfect player, perfect fit. 6'4" 3 and D...
Starting lineup: CC, KM, DB, NH and AB. Are you kidding me? With a really good bench too!! Omg
I'm pretty stoked about The Fever's chances this season, picking the starting five might be a most challenging task for Coach White, but I'm betting she can keep her starters fresh, and CC can boost everyone's stats. And speaking of stats, our girl CC might just average 19 or 20 assists a game. 🎉
Exactly what I thought ,CCs scoring stats may go down but I think 3 players will score 20 each in most games
Generally agree wholeheartedly with your takes! And even here, I appreciate your honesty, but remove the emotions Adrienne, and trust the powers that be who are now in charge at the Fever. But did Stephanie White coach the bully's Did you have a cultural reaction then. I for one, was thrilled to hear she was being signed. She's exactly the kind of intense, zoned in player that the Fever need and Stephanie White knows her and as such I trust her. I believe she will be professional in every situation on and off the court! Not wanting to offend anyone, but her wife is a bully and to me, when I hear her speak she comes across as ignorant! Never got the same vibe from DeWanna ~
Ya, the Bonner un-called foul was not eye-poke level drama
There gonna be unstoppable
I think Bonner is going to fit in. If you read up on her she does not bad mouth Caitlin Clark. I think they are going to do fine. I also think they're going to win the championship!!!
Doubt Bonner will bring the Naylssa Smith drama. Just basketball. Can't wait til May. Go Fever.
I trust that White has a decent insight on to how Bonner will fit in
If Stephanie White signs off on her , that’s all I need to know. And it takes a bit of bullying to win a championship let’s be real.
Any player who won’t play for a White coach smells like Satou only being interested in ‘facilities”. So Bonner feels right. Avoid black angry lesbians. The Fever is going to be hot. Without activist angry players. Excited to see Sophie the 6th play.
I trust the Fever front office and Coach White. White KNOWS Bonner. AND NOW ADD the NEWEST free agaent and Fever has a backup Point Guard with all the features Fever needs!
Hi all
Adrienne giving us the scoop.
Gonna be a fun to watch Fever team 4 sure 👍🏻.wow grt addition .
See, for me, even though Bonner was involved in that little incident where CC was saying stop crying to her and her coach, I don't care. As a player, I've said worse! Lol
this is the first time clark will be on a super team we have seen her lead a team of all mediocre players to a college finals back to back and the play offs in the pros so now they are a super team i see no reason they dont go to the finals
This is getting “CRAZY”!
“THE INDIANA FEVER”
“WOW”
I’m pretty sure front office is quite aware of what happened in the past and confronted her to clarify how this isn’t going to happen moving forward. They have enough on the bench they can sit Bonner down in a heart beat if something goes awry.
CC is so much tougher than people realize. People throwing little shots or words it rolls off her. Truly, their reactions gave CC a great response. Stop crying! Lol
Fever aren’t messin’ around!! It’s going to be like the Harlem Globetrotters of the 70’s; Meadowlark Lemon, Curly Neal, etc. Caitlin Clark is like the female Pistol Pete!! (P.S. Don Nelson would love this team! Interview him. His ideas were instrumental in shaping today’s game!)
They need to practice and get in shape. We gonna run!
10 years ago we wouldn’t be taking about this (fraternization)? Uh, yeah, I think we would’ve been. As for the off-season moves putting the Fever in the championship conversation. The proof is still in the putting. Collecting talent is one thing. But it takes more than that to win a championship.
Lobo still holds the Aces as championship conversation, after their wholr team was dismantled. They aint going anywhere. Go fever!
In Stephanie White I trust! Bonner is all pro! She holds her own. I’m sure Coach is very aware of their relationship dynamics and has read the beads. Let’s not forget “maga. Barbie” is also in the mix. Again in Coach I trust. This team is Americas team. Sportsmanship and skill will trump (ha!) politics of division. Go Fever!
Great commentary. I was very concerned as you were about the cultural aspect of adding her to the team. However, did you see the Natasha Howard press conference with Kelly Cross coffin, Amber Cox and Stephanie White? Interesting what they said about keeping the culture of the team
Congrats on 45k subscribers! I’ll give Bonner the benefit of the doubt with a side eye; pillow talk. Nneka only wants to play for a black coach. So she chose race over a potentially championship team; racism much.
Imagine the shitstorm if cc had announced she only wanted a "white" coach... typical hypocrites.
Thank you for the congratulations! And thank you for your support.