The Chicago Sky’s second-highest scorer is finally in the starting lineup, but the backcourt is still an area of concern amid a four-game losing skid.
Sky guard Chennedy Carter puts a move on Sun forward Alyssa Thomas in the second half at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on June 12, 2024. In the first five weeks of the WNBA season, Chicago Sky fans posed one question: why isn’t Chennedy Carter starting?
Carter’s move into the starting lineup was a promising improvement — she replicated her scoring production, boosting the offense with 18 points and four assists. The Sky also benefited from the presence of Allen, who settled the offense at point guard despite an off-kilter performance from both rookie bigs.
Before anyone starts campaigning for the Sky to solve their guard problem by tanking to snatch up Paige Bueckers in the 2025 draft, that’s not an option. The Sky already agreed to a first-round pick swap with the Dallas Wings, which means they have no chance of landing the No. 1 pick outside of a blockbuster trade.
A true point guard is a slowly fading facet of a WNBA offense as many teams rely on hybrid guards. For instance, the Connecticut Sun run their backcourt by committee with forward DeWanna Bonner providing a healthy dose of ball progression and distribution. But the Sky currently lack the versatility of size and shooting to compete in this style of play.
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