Napheesa Collier confirms its historical season “50-40-90”

Even if it will be very complicated to prevent A’ja Wilson To win a new MVP title, Napheesa Collier It can boast that it has achieved an exceptional season because it has become another player in history to finish the season in “50-40-90”. This means that it shot at least 50% in the recordings, 40% in 3 points and 90% with free throw.

Even more than a very closed club because only Elena Delle Donne2019 He managed in this statistical feat. After winning Risa against Valkiri, Collier concluded a regular season with 53% successful recordings, 40.3% 3-points and 91% in free throws, and that is the first to show this average more than 20 points (22.9 points per match).

“It was done only once earlier, and this player was MVP”, He reminded the Ling’s coach, Cheryl Reeve. “Phee deserves this recognition. The statistics don’t deceive it. 50/40/90 is historical. I don’t know how to go before it happens in VNBA. He deserves the title of MVP.

“An indefinite” player?

The Communication war Between ASA and Risa is launched around the MVP Trophy, and that should remember that last season, collar Dauphine Wilson in Voices for MVP. Before the season, she gave himself a goal to become a reliable shooter with 3 points, and before meeting this night she knew what percentage was needed to achieve this goal 50/40/90. Result: A 3/4 of AFAR, and here is above a mark of 40% 3 points.

“She was already great and two years in a row, she is among the best players in the league”He continues his coach. “But this shot of 3 points really unlocked something that is almost unusual … Naphesesa Collier is the hardest player to defend himself in the league.” »

In addition to this individual performance, the most important thing is to confirm this top regular season with inclination, after failing in the game 5 in the final against freedom. RIS will attack the playoff against the Valkiri, which they “cleaned” in the regular season.

“We are a better team than last year”concludes the necklace. “We have a year and experience, and experience always makes teams. We know what to go to the last possible match of the season … It’s better, hunger, and it’s something we have in mind for these playoffs.” »