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Napheesa Collier Builds the 'Perfect Player'
20 Aug
Summary
- Collier selected elite players for scoring, rebounding, and defense.
- She named herself the ultimate defender in her perfect player.
- Collier praised rookie Olivia Miles for her impressive WNBA debut.
Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier recently shared insights into her distinguished career on House of Highlights. During the appearance, she detailed her selections for an ideal WNBA player, segmenting the attributes into categories like scoring, rebounding, playmaking, and defense. Collier notably chose herself as the ultimate defender.
Collier's 'perfect player' list featured Paige Bueckers for scoring and Angel Reese for rebounding, while Olivia Miles was recognized as the ultimate playmaker. She also highlighted Chelsea Gray for high-IQ play and Alyssa Thomas for toughness. Collier lauded the exceptional debut of rookie Olivia Miles, praising her immediate dominance and basketball IQ, which significantly bolsters the Lynx's aspirations for a championship.
Reflecting on her own achievements, Collier humorously recalled former coach Geno Auriemma's past critiques of her defense, contrasting it with her Defensive Player of the Year award. She emphasized the Lynx's strengthened position following a successful 2025 season and the addition of Miles, positioning them as contenders for their first title since 2017.
