Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon made the surprising decision to bench three of her starters, including four-time MVP A'ja Wilson, during a nationally televised game against the Liberty. The move appears to be a protest regarding the WNBA schedule.
The benches occurred during a back-to-back game situation for the Aces. According to Fox News, Hammon sat Wilson along with teammates Chelsea Gray and Kayla Thompson for the ABC broadcasted matchup.
The reasoning behind this drastic lineup change seems to stem from dissatisfaction with the league’s scheduling practices. While no direct quote explaining the decision was provided in the article, it strongly suggests that Hammon's actions were a deliberate statement about the physical strain placed on players due to frequent back-to-back games and travel.
The Aces are currently facing a demanding schedule, and this move by Hammon highlights potential concerns regarding player fatigue and recovery. The impact of these benchings on the team’s performance and future scheduling decisions remains to be seen.
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