The Minnesota Lynx just signed a potential game-changer
The Minnesota Lynx have signed guard Aari McDonald, a 28-year-old guard who took the Indiana Fever by storm last year before going down with an injury. McDonald averaged 9.8 points, 4.7 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game in 20 contests last year, including 13 starts. But she missed the last 13 games of the season with […]
The Minnesota Lynx have bolstered their roster by signing guard Aari McDonald, a 28-year-old talent who made waves with the Indiana Fever last season before suffering a season-ending injury. Last year, McDonald averaged a solid 9.8 points, 4.7 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game in 20 games, including 13 starts. However, she missed the final 13 games of the season due to a broken foot and was sidelined for the entire subsequent Unrivaled season.
Despite her recent absence, McDonald's return could significantly impact the Lynx, given her impressive track record in the WNBA. Originally picked third overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2021 draft following an outstanding career at the University of Arizona, McDonald has played for the Dream and the Sparks, amassing solid averages of 8.8 points, 3.1 assists, 2 rebounds, and 1 steal across her 5-year WNBA career.
Her inclusion in the Lynx lineup, along with rookie point guard Olivia Miles and guard Courtney Williams, provides a formidable lineup. McDonald's potential role on the Lynx may involve battling for meaningful backup minutes at the guard position, given the team's depth. While her impact may not be monumental, McDonald’s presence could prove crucial in the postseason as the Lynx aim for a championship.
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