‘Not getting a pass…’ WNBA fans have no sympathy for Olivia Miles after terrible playoff display
Olivia Miles struggled heavily as the New York Liberty swept the Minnesota Lynx in a historic upset. WNBA fans aren’t too sympathetic to her plight.
Olivia Miles, the New York Liberty's rookie guard, faced harsh criticism from WNBA fans following her dismal playoff performance. Despite being the second overall pick in the 2026 draft and drawing comparisons to basketball stars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers during the season, Miles' play in the postseason left much to be desired.
In the New York Liberty's historic upset win over the Minnesota Lynx, Miles averaged just eight points, five rebounds, and one assist in her first playoff series. Fans are now holding her to a standard she hasn't met, expressing disappointment and disappointment in her lack of emotion and passion on the court.
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