Year 1, Acclimating

In episode one, Nika Mühl and Rickea Jackson dive into what it means to adjust to a new team and finding their roles. Meanwhile in Chicago, the new rookies, Angel and Kamilla, have big debuts.
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[@rvolk86]

Loved Nika's mindset. Forget about expectations. Just put in the work.

[@ranhill62]

Notice they didn't have any footage of her playing, she rarely sees the court and that's really a shame. I have never seen this much interest in a draft class. If the WNBA knew they were doing, they would make sure that each one of these rookies received a little bit of playing time, every game.

[@jwells1914]

This class is super special. I hate that Cam Brink got injured because the Sparks drafted two future all-stars. Rickea has superstar potential.

[@1tonio567]

Rickea is right. That's something that Angel learned early, was that you have to initiate the contact and embrace the physicality in the W. Her growth will be interesting because she's so skilled and such a finesse ball player.

[@ayabellabhojwani24]

she can do both. she always talks about using her strength and physicality against smaller defenders and using her speed and skill against bigger, slower defenders. let's go sparks!

[@Fighterforjustice-l6y]

Seattle is not working for Nika. She needs to move out of Seattle. Don't understand why they select her if they don't have roster for her.

[@ayabellabhojwani24]

@@Fighterforjustice-l6y just have patience. Rookies normally don't play, unless the team is rebuilding. The Storm are contending for a title. Contenders normally don't play rookies. She will have her time to play next year. I'm so excited for her to grow and develop.

[@SimonaMeows]

Seattle is working out for Nika, or they'd have waived her. Look at how many 2nd and 3rd round draftees are still on rosters. Almost none. They w ould love to be on a team developing skills in practice and getting paid. She can get stronger in the offseason

[@dannybirch25]

@@Fighterforjustice-l6yhopefully she can get on one of the expansion teams that’s about to come into the league next season

[@Z3ROMyth]

Great documentary, wish yall did a better job at marketing/advertising it, but it is what it is 💯.

[@maddssmithy]

marketing/advertising this short doc or the league in general?

[@Z3ROMyth]

@@maddssmithy both

[@Ri_Michelle627]

Love this…but 15-20 minutes for parts 2-4, ok? These four rookies have such unique perspectives and I want to see even more!!! Thanks in advance!

[@Ri_Michelle627]

Oh and absolutely looovvvee Rickea!!! She’s my fave! But they’re all 🔥🔥

[@RedWings2008]

Where is Caitlin Clark?!?

[@brucee4634]

Clark is not acclimating year 1 she is dominating and breaking records year 1. Perhaps the WNBA brain trust knew something.

[@The-Bayou-Barbarian]

Caitlin Clark who is that

[@purpleperc1012]

@@The-Bayou-Barbarianthe rookie of the year and mvp. Half of these bums can’t even score 10 points.

[@Patrunos]

They started with the ABCs... Rookie from America, rookie from Brazil, and one from Croatia 😂

[@GHfan4life]

I hope the Storm give Nika some solid minutes instead of just posting her fits on social media for engagement

[@user-sc6nb9xr8q]

Missed opportunity not having Kate Martin's story in this series

[@UncleJE]

Yeah. We all love Kate

[@samuelthomas6561]

Should’ve been Kate instead of nika

[@graciaxxl8808]

This group is talented af! I can’t wait to see how they grow💙

[@maddssmithy]

Great doc. This is the type of content that so many of us want to see. Only wish it was longer or multiple episodes. So many great rookies with their own unique storylines.

[@ZandeKongo]

They basically just added Angel's name for the clicks. She's not even on this.

[@phDST1913]

it's probably going to be in parts... and there were some clips of her ...

[@julia.5274]

my nik

[@ROCKETKNIGHT-ph7xp]

I think Dearicka Hamby need her own episode. I love Hamby.

[@12basketballboi]

It’s about rookies bub

[@ayabellabhojwani24]

*dearica

[@3atingfr3nzy]

Wow! Why does this video skip over Caitlin Clark being drafted #1 overall ? #blackandwhitetoo

[@sydcharlotte]

It should be longer!

[@Unc_Talks]

Gotta get some better refs now. LOL.. Seriously.. so many missed fouls when I watch its crazy...

[@WBBedits]

FR

[@biggdocc6244]

Where is catlin clark???????¿

[@zaidjamal]

Love the WNBA. It's only gonna keep rising like all women's sports. Also DAMN these selection ceremonies

[@Publiclighthouse]

Real Question - What’s with wrapping one whole entire leg?

[@boondoggle4820]

The culture in Seattle seems like a great fit for Nika but they have so much talent that she’s not getting any real playing time. Chicago could really use a point guard but I’m not sure if the culture would be as good a fit. That’s the bad part about going to a really good team as a rookie, though the Aces do seem to be working in a good amount of playing time for Kate Martin.

[@donovan7102]

I feel you don't get it's a good thing she didn't have to carry the load for a team as a rookie. She is a 2nd rd pick on a loaded Seattle team. Unlike Chicago and LA who needed their rookies to start and have significant mins. So she just gets to study the game before she has to play significant mins

[@markhathaway9456]

@@donovan7102 When a big says it's tough to learn everything, it's doubly tough for a PG. They're the floor general and have to know *everything*.

[@shonduhsings]

chicago has a great point guard in Chennedy. Seattle is pretty stacked in the guard position but she could get playing time there still. It's called depth. That will be useful when the playoffs begin. Nika has an amazing opportunity to develop. She has a team willing to invest in that development. That's rare.

[@donovan7102]

@@shonduhsings The main thing that makes it hard for her to get mins is Seattle goes 9 deep without her and most teams rotation only need to about 9 people deep. So her and Kiana sadly get the garbage time or no time at all.

[@shonduhsings]

@@donovan7102 I agree with your insight as well as your comment above. It is a blessing in disguise really. She gets to develop and build on her game without the pressure that other rookies have. I still think she has bright future. Even if she was getting significant minutes I don't think she would have made that much of an impact.

[@mattlovespeebee]

I will continue to watch this product so I can watch the best rookie ever play, Ms. Caitlin Clark, but after the crap about her not being good enough for the US national team I truly hope that the WNBA fails COMPLETELY

[@jenniferelkins184]

Would be great if the Storm would allow Nika the chance to grow and prove herself. I get it they have Diggins-Smith and Loyd ..but maybe split the time with Sami Whitcomb, to see what she can do ?

[@kristinmarra7005]

She’ll get more time next year. She’s with a great coach who knows what she’s doing. Give it time

[@donovan7102]

See that doesn't really work for a couple reasons. Nika is still just getting started so she is not gonna play 10-15 mins right away because that's not what Seattle needs her to do. Also Horston and Vivians along side Sami jump in at the 1-3 spots so Nika doesn't get back up mins either. Until she proves that she can handle their responsibilities she will get no more than 5-7 mins

[@ravenmartinez8666]

@@donovan7102thank you. Ppl are not getting this. Ppl see Reese, Edwards, Cardoso starting and don’t get that the teams they’re on picked them bc they needed those roles filled. Nika is on a team that has guards and back ups. Just give it time. She’s gna get her moment but like she said she’s grateful and soaking in the opportunity that she has in Seattle to play w talented vets for a championship minded org

[@RuggedRockProduction]

WNBA better pull its act together because your bread and butter Caitlin Clark is going split , leaving you to wallow in lost revenue

[@silvercarter7500]

I’ll wait for Caitlin video

[@Tatlone]

Rickea came the most league ready. Seeing her just makes it that much sadder that she won’t get to have her rookie season with Cameron. Those two together were already so much fun to watch.

[@LhotseMS]

How do you not have nr1 in there? I mean obviously it is because she already has enough attention. Does it mean that she is already acclimatized?

[@fresco_dinero5155]

I loved this so much. I hope you guys keep this up while also posting for more players as years go on.

[@paulsamora1348]

Nika is still marketable and the fact that Bird is now in a management position helps. It's tough for any player in the W or even the NBA that is the 10th and higher player on the bench to stick. You do not improve without playing and they are basically practice players. Hard to prove yourself in practice when they are basically walk thrus. Also for Nika, Seattle has Diggins and Loyd arguably the best backcourt in the W. She was given a 4 year contract but again her market ceiling is still high. Without her playing that will eventually wear off. I think they will move on from Nika by middle of next season if not sooner. She be better off in Europe.

[@Brolic123]

She'd play with Chicago their point guards are 🗑

[@markhathaway9456]

@@Brolic123 I don't know Seattle's views on this, but Nika needs to play sometime soon, just to merge with the team. She won't be of much use to them if they don't let her get used to that role and the other players to her style. If they can't or won't do that, then she would be better to trade elsewhere after the season. But right now, staying with a team that could win the championship might be a great highlight to whatever comes next for her.

[@shonduhsings]

I agree. Megan Gustafson improved immensely playing in the Euroleague.

[@TrueluvIsGod]

@@Brolic123huh Chennedy Carter been crazy good though

[@Chloeeezyyy]

@@Brolic123they aren’t trash lol. Dana Evans has had a rough start this year but she’s a champion as of just a couple seasons ago. Chennedy is a top five guard in the league. Diamond same as Dana. A champion who is coming off injury. Lindsay Allen is also not a scrub. She has improved the team in this past few games she’s started. It’s just a rebuild year. They will be fine.

[@Apacheuncovered]

If I wanted to see the WNBA without Caitlin Clark I’d just watch reruns of last season. Clark is THE ONLY reason I watch.

[@coolkatco]

Love the clip selections of the rookies as they develop in the #wnba a great class that brought their college fandom to the league...

[@aodeguzman]

WOW such a doubtful documentary the No.1 pick was not even mentioned in the documentary hmmmm. No wonder this league do not make money. They do not know how to run their business. A professional women's basketball league is a business, is it not ?

[@moderatioon2854]

Women have tendencies to be petty and for some reason when they have the ticket to get to big they decide to let their pettiness get to them.

[@muadhnate]

6 minutes? Boo. Longer.

[@Batman-ci2vf]

Where is caitlin clark??

[@tukne6958]

Why CC not even there?

[@biggdocc6244]

Literally what I was thinking

[@purpleperc1012]

@@biggdocc6244jealousy and if you point that out you get called the R word.

[@robertdanilotecson9111]

We wanna see CC!

[@Gigi-pw8rq]

Seriously, where is CAITLIN CLARK? Geez

[@hopenaava2265]

Bruh not enough Angel for me

[@comfortsheriff1352]

Relax it's 10 episodes so I guess we will hear and see her more 😄

[@RickyPetersen]

too much

[@daopps2234]

@@comfortsheriff1352it’s actually only 4 episodes

[@someguy2972]

bot

[@YoDJ_LC]

Now THIS is the content we wanna see!! 👏🏾👏🏾

[@AO-sz5ci]

Beautiful young ladies 🎉 and absolute dawgs on the court 😎

[@jpowers55]

Someone is missing from the thumbnail.

[@justicebinder6544]

Why would you not put Clark in this

[@michaelleonardo881]

Jealousy and pettiness…..Barkley was right!

[@someguy2972]

No one watches the WNBA, people watch Caitlyn Clark, so stop kidding yourselves...

[@theDonne12channel]

And yet you’re commenting and watching a video not about her. Dont watch the W if youre not interested about other people

[@michaelleonardo881]

Pass on this one

[@Puyax01]

​@@theDonne12channel I came here just sh!t on nit having CC. Didn't even get to 10 seconds of it.

[@spacejam242000]

The most recent Liberty vs Sky game at the Barclays Center was their most attended game in franchise history!!! Over 17,000 people. Angel got a standing ovation for her 15th consecutive double-double the crowd was wild! People are watching the WNBA and not just for CC! Hate on that fact. Go Liberty & Sky love both of those teams!

[@tbjb009]

​@@spacejam242000plz. Caitlin brought the attention to the league, everyone else is just capitalizing on it

[@jamesthomas4051]

Can’t wait for the next episode. Love this

[@purpleperc1012]

Shows cancelled

[@macshawnakastepdaddy9060]

Just wish the storm would let her play more time the only let her play for like the last min of the game so fucced up let her SHINE STORM ⛈️

[@thegoldengolem4278]

I love how this sheds light on the other rookies like Jackson, Cardoso, and Muhl cause it gets tiring sometimes to hear about CC and Reese cause they deserve the media attention

[@ryenburns7054]

Wow! Nika M is very beautiful

[@crimsonwolf4032]

They all are.

[@mr.chocolaterobot]

HAPPY GLIZZY DAY...🌭🤑🌏✌🏾🇺🇲🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭

[@UncleJE]

This was a tease

[@trongriffinproductions7159]

I love documentaries but I would prefer to see more off the court scenes.

[@UsmanJohnson]

They finally transformed the game from a lesbian/butch game into models playing real street ball🏀🏆!!.. the WNBA has rivalries🤼‍♀️ and they are talking, 1st women American sport that can compete with men's viewers💯!!.. I WILL GO TOO ANOTHER WNBA GAME 🏀🤝🏼💯

[@Jhnez]

Love Jackson, Reese, & Cardoso ❤️ Three of my favorite players. More of these episodes!

[@ranhill62]

Not knocking her ability at all. Best rebounder ever, but of this 2O24 draft class, Reese by far is the MOST distasteful. This may not even be how she is in real life, but the image she presents to the world is very repugnant.

[@brucee4634]

Year 1, Acclimating is a special group. I am waiting for the Year 1, Dominating starring you know who.

[@adamnassim6446]

where clark at ?

[@itszaaaamzeh]

She probably didn't want more press obligations

[@brandonsleep9156]

On literally every nationally televised game 😂 they will probably have her on another episode or they just wanted to shine the light on rookies that aren’t getting as much love.

[@tbjb009]

​@@brandonsleep9156that's a lie. Reese gets tons of promotion and push from thr media and she is featured

[@markieffmorris9263]

CC the #1 draft pick but doesn’t make the thumbnail. I get that the person who signed off on this is some peasant but how do you not have better peasants in charge

[@mikhailobukhov4235]

It was interesting!

[@PutzNJam]

just started this documentary, but I am at a loss why they skipped number 1 and number 2 pick?

[@tommyleefunderburg7766]

The statement she made I need to be proactive instead of reactive came from a coach told to her it is not something a player comes up with that what the coach is wrong about is you have to be proactive and reactive you can't be just one and be a star

[@Fighterforjustice-l6y]

Neka need to demand immediate release from Seattle. If She doesn't leave Seattle her career will be over.

[@Patrunos]

Weird...i feel like they are forgetting someone....

[@ravenmartinez8666]

@@Patrunos yeah Angel Reese, Aaliyah Edwards, Jacy Sheldon, Marquesha Davis, Kamilla Cardoso, Cam Brink, A Pilli

[@jaydee4177]

​@@ravenmartinez8666 Angel Reese is literally in this series what are you talking about lol

[@The-Bayou-Barbarian]

The wnba is awful they hate Caitlin and we all hate this league

[@idavaughn3512]

This is great

[@electrosynthclassics2002]

Lots more of this.

[@gnayr1305]

No Martin or Clark? Interesting.

[@ravenmartinez8666]

@@gnayr1305 yeah and no Aaliyah Edwards, or Jacy Sheldon, or Marquesha Davis, or Cam Brink… you know some other rookies. Bc the W choose to do a an interview only highlighting two rookies for this piece.

[@tinashepule]

not everything is about clark and kate SIR

[@theDonne12channel]

Iowa fans are a cancer to wbb

[@tbjb009]

​@@tinashepuleit pretty much is considering the ONLY reason why the league had regained popularity is Caitlin

[@BigChrisENT]

0:02 He likes what hje sees! lol

[@Low-hw4ek]

Stop using my 👑Queen Angel name for clicks WNBA

[@UncleJE]

Facts.. They barely showed her. Definitely clickbait

[@wbbnewgen]

Rickea Jackson is crazy good and somehow got lost behind all the noise. She has a good long career ahead of her

[@zales6480]

Wow so many paid comments

[@MrDwightsimon]

CC needs to be front and center on that thumbnail. She's ROTY and MVP. I wouldn't be surprised if the Fever won the chip this year!

[@kgigjdjsuazhzhsnjszs]

Where is Sniper CC?

[@knightlyexperience6010]

Nice❤

[@Dee10294]

No Caitlin???

[@cremlindor6607]

Caitlin Clark is a candidate for Rookie of the Year and she's not in this? Not even for narrative purposes since Angel Reese is also here? What a wasted opportunity

[@phDST1913]

calm down... give the other rookies a chance to shine geez

[@cremlindor6607]

@@phDST1913 I never said she should take someone else's place. I said it's stupid not to include her as well

[@phDST1913]

@@cremlindor6607 but thats the issue its not "stupid"...marketing is smart they know that audiences can be exhausted with over saturation. they want to focus on other talent. its simple. they already have a mountain of campaigns for your personal favorites

[@cremlindor6607]

@@phDST1913 exhausted? Half of the WNBA viewership is there for Caitlin Clark. Not putting her in a video for rookies not only makes 0 sense as one of the most accomplished, it also doesn't make sense marketing wise because now all those viewers won't even watch the documentary

[@phDST1913]

@@cremlindor6607 you clearly don't get it nor are you a true wbb fan. do you not think they are getting above goal impressions data on all the content that has been dedicated to her? and overly done? you can't scroll any social media without them pushing her stats or picture even during losses and high turnovers. if you were a true women's basketball supporter, you would encourage getting to know the other rookies but no ..your comments and behavior suggest that if all things arent CC inclusive then it doesn't matter. thats cult like behavior. viewership is a diminished point for including her in every single campaign as if basketball is not a team sport. if you want that she should've played tennis

[@Top-Kek]

Nika 😍

[@jovancka711]

NM❤

[@caveatlector1591]

WNBA more of this please! 🔥🔥

[@Raydude2301]

Where is CC? No disrespect but I see bias here lol

[@ms.peaches1]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Apacheuncovered]

I guess Caitlin didn’t meet the demographics to be in this video???🤷‍♂️

[@JR-he6fn]

i wonder if we had a country wide tournament of an amateur men’s basketball team. then we put them up against the worst record team in the wnba. and we see if the best amateur team could beat the worst wnba team

[@thecarter8700]

Nika kinda looks like a vampire

[@waynecornwell2321]

The ridiculous exclusion of Clark makes this docuseries illegitimate from the beginning. I will not be watching as it's a waste of time and hypocritical.

[@phDST1913]

wow how much more press do you want. 100%? let the other rookies get some exposure. there are other stories than your personal favorites..

[@intheshell35ify]

You need to get busy acclimating to deez.

[@Jollyrancherofficial]

Honestly bro they really need to notice Caitlin Clarke being the real reason any of these bums are even noticed

[@TheDisruptiveOne]

There won’t be a year two for Nika.

[@shonduhsings]

yikes.

[@Mewstor151]

Everyone hates you

[@nhart5132]

😂😂😂 What is the league folding? Nika has the attitude and potential of a future all-star. Assist monster and defense with incredible hustle, heart and willingness to sacrifice. There is a reason she is UCONN's all-time assist leader. Beating out UCONN and Storm great Sue Bird...

[@randyailie3459]

@@nhart5132 I totally agree with you! Nika for one thing is humble, she is there to learn. I watched her entire college run, she is a beast!

[@TheDisruptiveOne]

@@nhart5132 the reason she is the all time assist leader? she played with a bunch of wnba first round picks. the reason she is still on a team? Geno and Sue Bird. That's it. There are better players signed and waived every day. Seattle traded Jade Melbourne (who is better). The people mad at the Bronny nepotism should be mad about the Nika nepotism.

[@deandreholloway9267]

Nika is a cutie

[@tadmckowski3348]

This league sucks so hard they could drink from a glass on the titanic through a straw.

[@bodiespizza]

Caitlin Clark IS Rookie Of The Year. Pure dominance and talent. Humble and professional. She's got me watching what I have never watched. BETTER WAKE UP WNBA. Opportunity is pounding on your door and you are allowing thuggery to be a part of the game and suppressing REAL TALENT. I can stop watching just as quickly as I started the WNBA. Assault does not have a home here.