Two weeks ago Lindsay Whalen broke a finger in a home win against Atlanta that moved Minnesota to 20-2 on the season. Since then the Lynx have gone 1-3 without their starting point guard. The team still sits atop the league table, but have struggled to forge a team identity with Whalen sitting on the bench in street clothes. Last night was a disappointing 62-61 loss to the Seattle Storm.
Renee Montgomery is a fine WNBA basketball player. She can hit deep threes, run a fast break and adequately defend opposing point guards. Whalen is four years older and has five more seasons of wear and tear on her body than her replacement.