She revealed that Indiana Feverguard's Erica Wheeler is heading for the Seattle storm A simple bucket will be displayed on playerSTV on wednesday.
Above TwitterWheeler expressed his excitement about the move. This next chapter will be a chapter that will write itself! …It's not money or anything! Just work! I need God to do his work through me. ”
Wheeler is a crude veteran guard who spent most of his Indiana career. The 33-year-old began his career at New York Liberty in 2015, and has since enjoyed stops with the Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Sparks. Her eight years WNBA In her career, she averages 8.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 23.2 minutes per game.
What Indiana Fever Loses at Erica Wheeler
Before this past season, Wheeler started almost every game she has played since 2016. In 2019, he also won the All-Star Game MVP.
But like with Fever Player Lexie Hull Enjoying the breakout season, Kate Rinklerk played heavy guard minutes, which forced Wheeler to the bench and played 14 minutes per game, the lowest since 2015.
Still, she was an integral member of the Fever Locker Room, serving as a veteran presence for Clark, especially during her rookie season. She built her reputation for her integral role as a member of Clark's “escalation committee.”
“I think she's someone who understands me well,” Clark said according to Jacob Rude of SB Nation. “She's always there. Whether the moment is really good or not. She's going to help me, or to celebrate it, whatever it is, whatever it is. I'm there.”
In Wheeler's absence, The Fever signed several other veterans who should be able to fill that leadership void, including Dewanna Bonner, Natasha Howard and Sydney Colson.
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Now Wheeler is heading to Seattle. In Seattle, he could play a bigger role than he has in Indiana as a crude point guard who can distribute the ball and add bench depth.
“Erica's ability to create plays and promote points is a huge addition to our team,” Storm coach Noel Quinn said in an official press release. “She brings a strong commitment to the game and is an incredible teammate. We look forward to Erica joining Seattle.”
Wheeler joined the storm team discovered by Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Gabby Williams and Ezi Magbegor. The Arashi also added center Lee Yuell via Jewel Lloyd Trade and former Six Player of the Year free agency, with both Jordan Horston and rookie Rookie Nica Moor. Lost him and tore his ACL.
“Seattle is one of the league's most prestigious franchises and could not be proud to share the court with players like Nneka, Alysha, Skylar and Gabby, Wheeler said in a press release.
Whether Seattle chose to keep the second pick in the 2025 draft will help you determine what opportunities Wheeler will see on the floor. Wheeler's opportunity may be more limited if Storm decides to draft a point guard who will play a significant amount of time with Diggins Smith. Anyway, she brings bench depth and veteran leadership to the locker room, which aims to compete for the championship.
