A WNBA preseason contest is not only the team's first test of the waters, but also the debut of Chinese player Li Yueru at his new club. The Sparks narrowly beat the Storm 84-79 at home, and this game will be the beginning of Li Yueru's WNBA career, and a new chapter worth looking forward to is about to begin.
Li Yueru's basketball journey did not stop after her stay in Turkey, and she flew to Los Angeles to join the Sparks. Both the team's management and the coach have high expectations for Li Yueru, and this match has undoubtedly become a stage for her to prove herself. Despite failing to make her debut, Li Yueru's performance on the court still attracted attention.
With 20 minutes of playing time, Li Yueru showed her all-round strength. Despite not playing perfectly on the offensive end, her positive performance on the defensive end was impressive. The scramble with her opponents, the scramble for the floor ball, showed her will and determination.
At the beginning of the second quarter, Li Yueru received a pass from her teammates and hit a three-point shot at the top of the arc, which not only contributed valuable points to the team, but also gave her more confidence for her first goal after joining the Sparks. Although there were some turnovers and missed shots in the game, the courage and strength she showed showed showed her potential.
In terms of rebounding, Li Yueru is even more eye-catching. Her four frontcourt rebounds are a team-high, showing her strength and vitality on the inside. Although she was not at her best in this match, her strength and potential are undoubtedly to be expected.
Looking at the game, the Sparks' inside starting combination will likely be made up of Humby and this year's No. 2 pick Brink, while Li Yueru is expected to be the main rotation player. Her quality and performance will bring more competitiveness and options to the team.
Although Li Yueru's WNBA debut was just the beginning, the courage and strength shown in this game were already impressive. She will continue to work hard in the future games and fight for the team's victory and glory. We look forward to her creating more brilliant achievements in the WNBA journey and adding glory to the Chinese basketball industry!