Has Kelsey Mitchell FIGURED OUT How to Play With Caitlin Clark?

[@frederickrobinson9502]

She now understand that working with CC does not take away from her greatness but add her ability to be even greater.

[@doyourownresearch7297]

she doesnt seem super bright. great player

[@howardbierley1581]

The top 6 or 7 people in the normal rotation are all playing great together and moving!

[@howardbierley1581]

Best analyst on the internet.

[@v2807]

I think she is starting to understand that. She still tries to force some, but she has gotten better. Also, I don’t think she is a great passer. It isn’t just that she doesn’t want to.

[@jaylucas8352]

Notice these tough wins have come since Hull has been playing ? Her defense is a BIG IMPACT to the momentum

[@kyleelsbernd7566]

Yes

[@lindawade4ok639]

Oh I think Hull needs to be highlighted because she just comes out of nowhere to make the big play it's like nobody noticed her until she stings them

[@whatsyoursign3910]

She hustles. She may not fill out a stat sheet, but she is definitely what's needed for this team, especially while we have some gaps on the roster

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Definitely

[@outsidethegarden]

the Fever lack defense. I've been very pessimistic about whether they can improve, especially after they waived Celeste Taylor. Sides is useless on defense, despite her delusions about being a defensive coach. so then how are they supposed to improve, if nobody knows how to play defense? but maybe there's hope!

[@PutzNJam]

Thanks Carter for talking and analyzing basketball. I am getting so sick of the Click Bait of CC vs Angel, hate baiting, coach Sides sucks (well yeah we know) stories that have been so ubiquitous for the last month. I am getting so tired of the race baiting, I b victim. bs I have fed into my KZbin algorithm. You my friend are a breath of fresh air.

[@vanessafulton3190]

Hear hear

[@MrReymoclif714]

@@vanessafulton3190hear here!

[@outsidethegarden]

literally lolled at "well yeah we know." though it always cracks me up to be told that I"m "blaming everyone else." did the trolls ever even WATCH an Iowa game? to see what difference a supportive coach can make? for that matter, did Sides ever bother to TALK to Lisa Bluder? somehow I doubt it. exasperating.

[@tocktick20]

I’m addicted to trolling for CC but I am so appreciative there is objective WNBA analysis out there. I secretly want all the players to do great.

[@nathandavis5099]

Every one of Carter's Convos should be required viewing for every Fever player. Excellent analysis with the footage to back it up. I'm excited for the next game because it usually means another Convo from Carter.

[@bobbisiek6476]

Should be required viewing for Fever coaching staff.

[@outsidethegarden]

@@bobbisiek6476 and GM, and owner. not to mention the coach of Team USA. just saying.

[@JustAnotherConspiracyTheorist]

Totally agree. I've watched basketball.. but never really understood the game, if that makes sense. He is making me a fan. Great job. Best I've seen on KZbin breaking these games down play by play. I'm a football fan so I loved the football analogy. 😊

[@JustAnotherConspiracyTheorist]

It's crazy he doesn't have more subs.

[@CarterMomon]

I appreciate all the kind words! 💯💯

[@ericMT]

Mitchell has been doing a lot better lately. She works well with Clark and Boston and I see the overall chemistry getting better game after game. It takes time to turn a bad team into a decent one but I think it’s starting to come together.

[@JustAnotherConspiracyTheorist]

I love all the sport movies... would love for Caitlin and the Fever's story to be on "the big screen" some day.

[@activistgranny2.066]

I like Kelsey Mitchell, she's good and she's starting to have fun. She lost her dad, he was young and she was sad. She's smiling again.

[@outsidethegarden]

watching her in pressers, she seems like she's always keeping her feelings under wraps. but she wants to be there for her teammates.

[@fredfedups3903]

I know this won't help but I lost both my parents but my Dad always told me that we start dieing from the day we were born...still didn't help with the sorrow but true.

[@philip6927]

Not only does Caitlin see the court better than everyone, she sees it faster the way a chess grandmaster sees the entire chess board. If Kelsey lets CC bring the ball up, it gives Kelsey a better chance to see openings for herself.

[@josephanderson2781]

Anyone else notice that Kelsey Mitchell’s defense is also improving?

[@jaylucas8352]

Since Hull started playing. Defense is contagious , coaches always say that

[@paulsimmons1221]

I noticed that too and it’s awesome!!

[@kyleelsbernd7566]

I did

[@cynthiawhite3945]

Yes & that block she had was 🔥

[@artdogg50]

Yes I thought her defense was great last game.

[@lenglish1264]

Kelsey is a great shooter. I hope she annd CC have figured it out. AB is doing great. Nylissa is doing good. Others are doing better. I love this Team.

[@reignmans]

she is moving the ball way more than at the beginning of the season. she moves well off the ball and she is decent defensively. she is also adapting.

[@REB6509]

Your podcasts, including this one, are so intelligent and well-paced. The videos demonstrate your points quickly and clearly. Very professional. And I agree with you 100% regarding Kelsey Mitchell. (Only suggestion is that you add light source on your right side. The shadow is distracting.)

[@gregallen2434]

Of all the sites analyzing The Fever and Caitlin Clark, I think this is the most spot on with really insightful and accurate analysis. Finally someone that sees what I see from Kelsey Mitchell. She does seem to be at least partially buying into her proper role vis a vis Caitlin lately. I think she actually passed the ball to Caitlin once in the Lynx game. Caitlin needs more touches and shots in the mid range too, as shown by her recent first scores from mid-range and driving to the hole. Good job Carter, I’m now subscribed!

[@BiNumLi]

Carter. You are a REALLY good presenter. You have a take but you can verbalize without wasting words. Worth watching.

[@joni8748]

I love your content! I have been ignorant of all the finer points of basketball. Pick & Rolls, playing off ball, screens, and more are now things I'm seeing. All because you do such an amazing job of breaking it down and showing it to me. Great job! More please!

[@JustAnotherConspiracyTheorist]

I feel the same. I never cared for the game because I just saw a bunch of men running from one end of the court to the other... kind of like tennis, but you are the ball. Lol Carter is regressing because not only does he know the game, he isn't Ali about the AR/CC "controversy ". Ugh...so tired of hearing about it. JUST PLAY BALL!

[@TheProchargedmopar]

The easier CC makes her game and the more she realizes CC is totally FINE with KM getting her points, The more she believes and better she has been playing.

[@MrReymoclif714]

Positive thoughts.

[@RichardIILionheart]

Kelsey Mitchell is a scorer, not a passer. I just wish she did not insist on a dozen dribbles almost every time she gets the ball.

[@MrReymoclif714]

Good point.

[@ernesttenesmus6757]

Thank you for the fine analysis and clear presentation. Kelsey Mitchell clearly has great talent and skill that complements that of her teammates such that through team play the Fever could not only make it into the playoffs but compete well.

[@ieatthestage]

youre probably the best commentator on wnba youtube bc you actually break down the plays and dont make long videos about drama

[@MelissaWhitmire-ur9lc]

I'm really new to basketball. I am learning SO much from this young man. His breakdown of each play is amazing and so educational!

[@jaaaron6776]

Awful Coaching here on youtube is better

[@jaaaron6776]

Awful Coaching here on youtube is better

[@ieatthestage]

@@jaaaron6776 awful coaching is awesome, but with the way his Bronny videos are blowing up I doubt he'll do another Fever video

[@johnanderson8096]

This young man should be on The Sidelines!!! knows his Hoops... Impressive!!! Keep up The Great Work.....

[@CarterMomon]

Thanks! 💯💯

[@NickCager]

If Mitchell is dribbling... she's not playing well with Clark... just get open and catch the damn ball!

[@gummybeer119]

She can dribble, she has a nasty stepback crossover that I would be sad to see go away. But it should be 3-4 dribbles most times.

[@cynthiawhite3945]

Thanks, great info. Yes she is figuring it out & it is beautiful. 😇 Playing off ball w CC as ball handler has turned KM into one of the top scorers in the WNBA the past few games. 🔥🔥

[@jdaniels1313]

Another great breakdown! Kelsey Mitchell is buying into the CC22 fast-paced way to play and finding out that she ABSOLUTELY FITS in that style and even gets BETTER STATS within it. Mitchell is a free agent so is concerned about her stats, but now the light bulb has gone on for her. Just one set of omissions for Mitchell--she had 3 very nice ASSISTS against the Lynx! Yes, they were all to Katie Lou Samuelson, but I'll take it! Maybe use those clips for a future video--a possible clickbait title: "Kelsey Mitchell Challenges Caitlin for Team Assist Leader?" Then there was one where Mitchell participated in a fast sequence of whipping the ball around the horn that led to a basket--I could hardly believe my eyes! Then there was another play that was Mitchell-to-Smith-to-Boston quick passing for a bucket--beautiful stuff! (maybe it was Mitchell to Boston to Smith, not sure) As you said, I think it's just taken Mitchell this long to buy in and learn how to play off CC22. Mitchell hit key, key buckets in crunch time in the win over the Liberty and now the Lynx.

[@T-Minou]

KM also had rebounds in the last game. She’s turning into a well rounded player that will be setting and breaking records all over if she keeps working hard with her teammates.

[@flj3care]

You are awesome, and ur analysis of the Fever is great. Thank you!

[@CarterMomon]

Thank you!!!

[@marceybull]

LOVE THIS!!! KM isn't always getting the love she deserves due to CC-only fans. ... I appreciate KM so much!!!! She's was used to being the only primary shooter for so many years, and has had to adjust to being more court-aware, perhaps when she finds herself going on that 5th dribble ... She's just used to being basket-driven rather than court-aware. I wish KM could see the love here from your vid : ) ... Hope to see more and more collaboration between KM and CC -- because when they do so, GOOD THINGS HAPPEN : ) ... ... Signed, an Iowa native/grad and newbie Fever fan.

[@outsidethegarden]

there was definitely a while where Mitchell wasn't playing with CC. I remember one play where KM blew past her from the rebound, while CC was calling for the ball: dribbled all the way down the court. (and got stopped, IIRC.) probably not hostile, just going with her default: the Fever wasn't about using a point guard, so it's every player for themself. great way to lose ball games.

[@JustAnotherConspiracyTheorist]

Agree. There are some great players on the Fever.... they just aren't used to playing as a team. My favorite part of watching Caitlin play are her assists to her team. Simply amazing.

[@colleenposadas8415]

There are not CC only fans. Anyone who has been watching Clark in college knows she is a team player. Her passes are my absolute favorite part of her game. I didn't like Mitchell's selfish dribble/ shoot style of play. She is getting better.

[@marceybull]

@@colleenposadas8415 - But the arrogance in saying Mitchell"s "selfish" is just condescending .... You arent giving any context on the way Mitchell has always played, the talent that got her to where she is over the years ... I think the person who posted above you to my post, said it best without using the condescending word "selfish. They noted Mitchell has her "default" mode from over the years -- and I might add as well as learning now to trust this ROOKIE player from ... Iowa?! ... Like not South Carolina, LSU, UCONN, etc power houses ... Mitchell's had to adjust as much as CC ... Let's put context in to all the players game, not just from a CC perspective ... The chemistry lesson is coming around!! : ) I'm here for it!

[@robertdennis550]

As always your analysis is spot on. I am curious as to what your sports background is because you obviously know the ins and outs of basketball. 💪

[@WyzKyd]

Whoever the high school coach is in Carter's town needs to get this kid in the damn footage room cuz his analytics and game knowledge are top notch. He could have a career in this.

[@sqjpure]

Kelsey Mitchell could stare at a brick wall and see an opening. Kelsey Mitchell could be quadrupil teamed like Angel reese when they killed her record and in her own mind she'd still see an opening. Kelsey Mitchell bypassed so many of her own team it's insane. Kelsey "the offence ends here" Mitchell is the best description ever.

[@MrReymoclif714]

Hilarious!

[@JustAnotherConspiracyTheorist]

I'm new to women's basketball, but from what I've seen it looked a lot like everyone on the Fever played like they were the only one on the team. They are starting to realize Caitlin is helping Their game. I lived the football analogy he makes around 7ish. 😮😊

[@doyourownresearch7297]

mitchell is a great shooter too. Have you noticed that once clark passes the ball once she knows she will never see that ball again. the body language is hilarious.

[@sqjpure]

@@JustAnotherConspiracyTheorist I am also new to thee W. And yeah, the start was very very disjointed. They are coming together. And in the last game, when the ball accidentally slipped from her fingers into a teammates hands she got three assists. But she's still the only player in the team to be given the ball at the halfway line by Clark and start hearing the John Cena music and decide to go solo, even when the defense is already set. And it drives me crazy. I agree with this video but you can see the defeat in her posture when she has to pass! XD

[@sqjpure]

@@doyourownresearch7297 Yes! LOL

[@Rashle]

I think she can score 35 points a game if she make use of cc gravity

[@MrReymoclif714]

Word!

[@swingoutmuseum6454]

Thank you, Carter, this is an important conversation. Mitchell is a blessing and a curse; however, she can be the X factor.

[@keithschmidt5700]

The Fever are starting to play as a cohesive unit. Even though they don’t win every game by points, they are winning every game by getting better as a team.

[@sueburford7806]

Her best few games show that taking the pass she is ON FIRE ❤

[@quasarrad1464]

I think she is very compatible with CC. She is a scoring guard.

[@marceybull]

Me too!!!!!! : )

[@outsidethegarden]

she's just not used to having an actual point guard. but every time she gives CC the ball and then gets it back as soon as she's open for a shot, win/win.

[@christopherwright4615]

Great comments Coach Carter!

[@bethb7052]

I’m a few months into the WNBA now, I wish I had known about and followed Caitlin in college. My top fever players are Clark, Boston, Mitchell, Hull. Mitchell can be an exciting player to watch but early on she has had issues as you have analyzed with her role in the team. Mitchell’s biggest problem is she is not getting good coaching. I think this team has great potential. I love Clark and Boston, and I love it when, Caitlin is surrounded by defenders and she can pass off to Mitchell and Mitchell scores! Hopefully, Mitchell is beginning to see that she has value in her new role and that Caitlin is going to pass to her if she’s open. ❤🏀

[@outsidethegarden]

^ this. except, the FEVER's biggest problem is not getting good coaching. or any coaching.

[@dharleyfan1]

I think Kelsey Mitchell, is VERY capable of playing with CC, they compliment each other greatly, and they are both good play makers, ball handlers and shooters.

[@boohoohoohoo]

I really appreciate how you offer actual analysis. You refrain from just yelling and repeating talking points. I think a video that would really take off, is if you could show recent games how some of Christie Sides plays, are NOT able to translate into buckets. Not just yelling and denouncing like whats on twitter.

[@outsidethegarden]

^ this. what IS Sides thinking? how was that supposed to work? how come it didn't? maybe there's no way to tell. just, she must have SOMEthing in mind.

[@boohoohoohoo]

@@outsidethegarden What I feel like is Sides sometimes is using in-game time to experiment and see if other players could expand to new or different roles. But too often it's not working out.

[@outsidethegarden]

@@boohoohoohoo I like that theory. just, she isn't discussing that in the post-game pressers. and somehow I doubt she's explaining it to the players. certainly she and CC don't seem to see eye-to-eye about it, judging from some of their shouting matches. another L for Sides.

[@boohoohoohoo]

@@outsidethegarden I heard about those shouting matches. Would really like to see someones guess on what the heck they are disagreeing on.

[@outsidethegarden]

@@boohoohoohoo the guesses I saw were about Sides telling CC to stop shooting, and not expect to be passed to, and basically stand in the corner being a decoy so other players could pass and score. but what were they actually talking about? we'll never know. CC is too much of a professional, and Sides may be stupid, but she's not going to advertise her stupidity.

[@ElectricEye9000]

To add to the fact that it is baffling Clark is not on the Olympic team is she has already won two world international championships working for the USA. The UC17 and then the UC19 (WHERE SHE WAS MVP). She wore the USA Jersey twice and beat the world both times. Is a disgrace when they say she's a rook and can't compete. On the world stage...for the USA...she is a proven world beating monster. Mitchel? She'll learn. Love her. Seems she's not adverse to learning what's going on. 👍👍

[@danpals7678]

She is athletic and very fast but doesn't have the vision of CC. And she is a ball hog. A player can be wide open under the basket and she won't pass it.

[@MrReymoclif714]

A few rough spots,yes?

[@diIbert]

Where Kelsey Mitchell is showing her worth is in CC's new confidence in her dribble and handle. CC is holding her dribble better, and showing a new spicy handle. I credit that to Kelsey rubbing off on her in practice.

[@georgia_amoorefan]

I’m so glad somebody pointed this out. Kelsey has had one of the best handles in the wbb for years and I was thinking at the start of the season she could really help Caitlin out with her dribbling. Caitlin has been putting together better combos recently and she hasn’t been getting picked either.

[@philip6927]

You are so right about stars being born. Caitlin Clark is A STAR LIKE THE SUN. Angel Reese is a planet circling around the sun. Her orbit is dependent upon the gravity effect of the star.

[@OlTrailDog]

Please send this to Kelsey. She needs to see this. For the most part I think you are spot on. Kelsey is a huge part of the Fever's growing success for exactly the reasons you say. However, you place CC and AB on a higher level than Kelsey without mentioning that Kelsey is the Fever's top scorer thus far in 2024.

[@izzyabby123ok]

Yes! Any kind of praise will go a long way for her. 😎

[@Lstanfield]

Your analysis is spot on . Kelsey has been an integral part of the Fever’s success.

[@gavinehringer4341]

Good analysis! Your observations are very astute. You should be analyzing tape for a team. They could use your breakdowns!

[@lauracadoret1535]

I wish I could subscribe to your channel more than once! 🤣 As always, great video Carter. Thank you!

[@CarterMomon]

Thank you!!! I guess one subscription will just have to do! I’m editing a video now, it will be out very soon.

[@Navigator2166]

Excellent analysis. Thank you.

[@funisnumberone1]

Great video, Carter. You understand the game and your insights are spot on, especially that Mitchell is starting to be a better teammate (and she's even acknowledging CC's great passes now and then)! I subscribed....

[@barryzbornik634]

In general, you have it figured out!!!!

[@johndodge8999]

Another great analysis. You need to be a sports journalist.

[@CarterMomon]

Thanks!!

[@theshieldproductions]

Very good commentary, greatly enjoyed it

[@Paddocast18]

Great video as always. I've been equating CC and KMs budding connection as a QB to WR relationship too. I think that one thing Clark could do better is that Clark tends to throw the ball for KM to cut and there is a few times where KM is clearly wired that when she is close to the three line to take up that position because she wants to be in position to catch and shoot. This has lead to one or two of the misses and they can probably connect better on that. On the Kelsey Mitchel fast break shot I agree it wasn't the highest percentage choice but I'm not 100% mad at it because I don't expect her to make the CC play. She has 2 crashing rebounders so its a high chance if she misses there they can still get the ball back and in fact NaLyssa fumbles the rebound and otherwise her and KLS were in good position for 2nd chance points. Obviously if she drains the three we all love it but just my two cents on that play.

[@outsidethegarden]

nice eye.

[@JS-nk4tn]

Question: if Mitchell played point last year, why the heck sides don't make her point when she takes Caitlin out...but no wheeler takes it.

[@outsidethegarden]

I wasn't watching then, but I suspect the Fever never used a point guard for anything but bringing the ball forward if she happened to take the inbound or the rebound. getting the ball to the PG does not seem to be anything they're used to doing. they're learning, but it's slow.

[@catherinedickerson9236]

Hey Carter, I just found your website and subscribed. I think it’s super good. You know your basketball. Love it!

[@CarterMomon]

Thanks!!! I appreciate it!

[@solaroc501]

Enjoyed your video. I'm glad it was about KM. I like her and her game.

[@BigBisk]

You should be on Fever staff. This is good content.

[@FUBAR1986]

6:38 more options means more one on one defense #TheFantastic4 Clark, Boston, Smith, and the roadrunner Mitchell #CatchTheFever ☮️❤️🙏🌍🌏🌎🇺🇸❤️☮️

[@christiancote4222]

Dude, you are a great commentator, should be doing color on WNBA games. Really enjoy the show you put together, great points. Keep going, you will make something out of this. Perfect timing that Caitlyn has come in for you.

[@CarterMomon]

Thanks man!

[@JuneHolloway23]

Excellent analysis. Thanks, Carter!

[@BigBoyCochise]

Great Content 🏆👊🏽

[@onthefritzfarm]

I am a big Kelsey Mitchell fan. She’s mature, intelligent and a natural leader. I thought maybe she was a B1G academic player but couldn’t find that she was. However she did obtain a Masters degree in sports administration from University of Cincinnati during the Covid period. So she’s always trying to improve herself. She’s going to make a great coach or gm someday. I do believe she’s figured out how to play with CC. The trio of Boston, Mitchell, and Clark is going to be great.

[@wandarivera2514]

Very professional 👍🏼👍🏼

[@joejenjust]

Excellent analysis.

[@krystalarroyo8535]

Love this video ❤ good video

[@stevehardwick7285]

One thing I'd like to see the Fever change, is to not have Caitlin be the one assigned to get back on defense. That keeps her at the key, when she's a pretty good rebounder and would pick up some of those missed shots if she could be in the paint more. She could also be more involved in the inside game, back cutting, slashing, etc.

[@carolannc2336]

Kelsey has changed since she was benched by Sides. I think she has realized that Caitlin will contribute positively to her points and Kelsey's focus appears to be "a team win" which is Caitlin's objective each game. Great observation and analysis, Carter!!

[@stealthmaru]

not only did you make another vid, but u also gave me a shout out haha. appreciate it. keep up the good work bro

[@CarterMomon]

No problem!!!

[@HellaKitty-ww9zk]

great analysis !

[@charlesrichardson8635]

Thanks for this look at Mitchell getting into the Fever game. Makes me feel better about future for the Fever! Nice broad look! I had noticed Mitchell was running the floor. This also bids well for the Fever future!

[@OkayImLisa]

THIS is great. Can you do a video like this featuring Aliyah Boston?

[@outsidethegarden]

^ this

[@CarterMomon]

For the record, this comment did lead me to make the AB video a few days ago. Thanks for the idea!

[@OkayImLisa]

@@CarterMomon thank you for doing the video.I watched it and I enjoyed your analysis very much (as usual).

[@petrastonier8494]

Have you discussed wheeler yet? I would be interested in your excellent analysis.

[@rudedogcansurvive]

Excellent analysis young man, im now subscibed

[@jamesfender7381]

She scores , i like her .

[@ScottCommon632]

Fair assessment! (KM is exciting and fun to watch and support when she’s a TEAM PLAYER. I’d be interested in a compilation of her actually passing the ball.)

[@outsidethegarden]

probably a pretty brief video. lol.

[@ScottCommon632]

@@outsidethegarden 👊🏼😄

[@seeweda]

Kelsey is doing better but early in Lynx game she had the yips not catching CCs passes, other than like a little less selfishness like to see her average 3 assists a game and pass the ball more, a lot of times Clark or someone is wide open behind her and she still forces the shot. AB and Samuelson need to learn that more as well to kick back out when they collapse the paint.

[@monicamoleres4214]

They’re working really well together lately, you can see KM pass a lot more and trust her teammates (esp Caitlin) to get the ball back to her if she’s open because Caitlin will every time

[@jdaniels1313]

Absolutely double up or triple up on games with fascinating content in them. Should help you get more great videos out for less effort per video. P.S. You're well over 5,000 subs now! On the way to 10K and 20K, and more! Keep up the excellent content!

[@bobbisiek6476]

Great suggestion. I am always looking for your commentary. More exposure results in more subscribers because they stumbled upon your excellent content.

[@rodbrock4759]

They double Catlin and Mitchell, and teammates are killing the open shooting. Team are trying to stop Catlin and giving up open 3"S and shot after shot in the paint. Teams are doubling Catlin and losing the game.

[@outsidethegarden]

this is like being in the locker room: the coach breaking it down for everyone, focusing on Kelsey's play but being supportive and encouraging, "see how well this worked? we're getting so much better at this!" and everyone feels good, even about their mistakes: they know what to do next time, and they feel confident they can do it. you are a natural coach, and we appreciate getting to hear it. the only sad part about this is, they're stuck with Christie Sides instead of Carter. :( oh well. oh, but at 6:36 -- could you include that last half-second, so we know whether Kelsey's shot made it? instead of an unscratched itch...

[@CarterMomon]

Thanks! My bad on not showing if the shot went it! I would’ve been irritated watching it myself. lol!

[@Marie-kl5vd]

Hey,,Mitchell definitely kicking it now,, i love the Fever team/They smiling n cuttings up .

[@rudesword2852]

Here's the analysis: run. Look for ball. Catch ball. Shoot ball. She has not been able to complete step 3.

[@MrReymoclif714]

Follow your shot? That’s my coach from 1971!!!

[@stevehardwick7285]

Kelsey hasn't had so many wide open shots in her life, she has to be loving that! The only problem is that she sometimes has tunnel vision, like she's the only player on the floor. As you showed, sometimes she doesn't pass when someone else has a better shot opportunity.

[@PeterFournierSamalander]

You are so good at analysis. You are my guy!

[@hollowichigo1023]

Something snapped in Kelsey about 10 games ago and she has been brilliant since. The more she accepts and understands her role in the offense the more successful she’s going to be

[@kellyem33]

She also got an assist in that game. I was shocked.

[@gummybeer119]

3 assists.

[@kellyem33]

@@gummybeer119 even better!

[@jaylucas8352]

Defense is what’s really making the difference against these good teams. Hull has been huge in that way. Check the minutes and the wins with Hull. Wallace and wheeler +- and defense isn’t good.

[@jaylucas8352]

And Mitchell as well is helping ..and Boston

[@petegarnett7731]

It took her longer than Boston to get the message , but there have been a number of occasions when she moved smoothly into position and took the pass with room to score. She is spending less time dribbling ineffectively than previously. When you have a great playmaker it takes time to realise all the advantages and adapt. Basketball being one of those games that is obsessed by the numbers rather than the significance of the statistics helps to continue the blind obsession with individual figures rather than the playing of a TEAM game.

[@MommaC214]

Good stuff again 👏

[@revpgesqredux]

Is CC more like John Stockton Magic Johnson or Pete Maravich? There's no doubt in my mind that her assist total has been artificially inflated by the irrational hatred toward allowing her to score.

[@CarterMomon]

I really like the Stockton comparison, but I would lean towards Magic because of the rebounding similarities.

[@jamesjordanNZ]

Agree with all these comments.. Great anilylizer brah!! #Fever 22 ❤

[@reneemills-mistretta790]

Finally, Fever is playing like a team. The Olympic break was well needed. They returned and look like they've been practicing on how to work together. Kelsey Mitchell isn't fighting to be relevant in CC's shadow. She's found the way to work with CC. KM had been playing like she wasn't on a team. She was determined to do her own thing. That didn't work well for her. She and CC are on point now.

[@3llement]

Great job. Kelsey has so much natural ability, she just needs to get her head in the game.

[@RayManzarekRocks]

Instead of ignoring Clark every time she has the ball, Mitchell ignores her only nine out of 10 times now.

[@Bayportjohn]

If CC tightens up her handle and works on a "shake and bake" move, it’s over. It will free up 3 point shots, and get KM open for a dish. They are capable of getting into the finals in the next year or two; but they may need a coaching change too.

[@outsidethegarden]

you misspelled "definitely do need." FTFY.

[@sandyscholl-oo4lh]

I wonder if the team hears this from their coach???

[@MrReymoclif714]

Doubtful?

[@outsidethegarden]

I wish the coach (and the GM) could hear it from Carter.

[@TheIkeClanton]

another good post Carter.

[@dwayneyambra1865]

Has anyone realize that Mitchell is the Fever's leading scorer?????

[@catherinedickerson9236]

Kelsey Mitchell is a great player. I think she gets a lot of criticism she doesn’t deserve. Some websites are just brutal to her but Carter gets it. Carter nailed it when he said she’s getting better. She’s still figuring out how to play with Clark. Just like Clark is figuring out how to play with them. I think Fever can be a really great team.

[@slayer7682]

CC and Mitchell are neck and neck in overall points, last I checked both were in the top 10 in overall points and Mitchell is maybe 10 behind CC in overall 3s. as of right now Mitchell is 9th and CC is 10th overall points CC is 4th in 3s Mitchell is 6th

[@v2807]

And?

[@WordsinSpanishSam]

You mention the GSW here a lot (for good reason) but something you said reminded me of something a commentator said about the Indiana Pacers during the playoffs. One of the announcers said “the amazing thing with Indiana is that there is no wasted movement. Every dribble has a purpose and that purpose moves the ball seamlessly.” (I think it might’ve been JJ Redick 😂) But I think the Fever should play basically exactly like the Pacers. Fastest pace, ball movement, high assist numbers (everyone gets involved not just the PG), and every dribble has a purpose. The biggest difference I can think of between them is that the Fever have (what seems like) a higher usage rate of the PnR game, with CC and AB.

[@CarterMomon]

I can’t agree more with this comment!!!! I’m sure JJ would say something like that, it sounds just like him! But yes, the Fever should take a LOT of inspiration from the Pacers.

[@TemT8]

Off topic here. I only watched a couple Fever games last year following up on AB, I'm from SC. I have watched some clips on Grace, as she was pretty good in collage. So why doesn't she get any minutes? Is it because Wheeler needs to play to affirm the high salary the Fever are putting out? Or did Grace have a bad season last year? Or does Sides just try to kill everyone's career when they enter the Fever organization?

[@PutzNJam]

Kelsey Mitchel needs to stop doing that ring around the rosie thingy she does. Dribbling in a circle. That looks so Jr. High Playground stuff. Just Sayin'

[@teezeeeee]

😂😂😂😂😅

[@dekanssattub]

kelsey played good defense last game as well

[@Robert-it1fb]

Excellent. Do you get any feedback from these players who you have analyzed? Hope so. At least hope Sides is listening to you.

[@CarterMomon]

Thanks! But no, I don’t. I also don’t think Sides watches these videos. But you never know! lol!