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High Post Hoops’ Top 20 WNBA players, ranked for 2019: Part 2, the final countdown

By High Post Hoops Staff

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 19: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx fights for position against guard Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics on August 19, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 19: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx fights for position against guard Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics on August 19, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 26: (R-L) Chelsea Gray #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks drives to the basket against Tamera Young #1 and Dearica Hamby #5 of the Las Vegas Aces during their game at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on May 26, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Sparks 83-70. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images )
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 26: (R-L) Chelsea Gray #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks drives to the basket against Tamera Young #1 and Dearica Hamby #5 of the Las Vegas Aces during their game at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on May 26, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Sparks 83-70. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images ) /

8. Chelsea Gray

A primary reason for optimism for the Los Angeles Sparks, both in 2019 and long-term, is the presence of Chelsea Gray, who presents endless problems for opponents at both ends of the floor. Her defensive ability has improved dramatically since entering the league, an expanded quickness supplementing her strong 5’11 frame to limit opposing point guards. On the offensive end, though, what do you do? She averaged 1.643 points off screens last season, per Synergy — that’s about as close to an automatic two points as you’re going to find from any player on any play. She shot north of 80 percent from the free throw line in 2017-18, and is north of 90 so far in 2019, so you can’t hack her. She’s a 40 percent shooter from three over the past three seasons, so you can’t sag off her. The only real answer is, she’s going to do what she wants, and you need to get ready to run back on defense. This ranking feels low.

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