Stephen Pridgeon-Garner

Chicago, Phoenix

Staff Writer at The Bright Side of the Sun

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Assessing Angel Reese's rookie season returns of 2024

Jan 8, 2025 | allchgo.com | Stephen Pridgeon-Garner

Angel Reese was a major piece in a pivotal 2024 regular season for the Chicago Sky and the WNBA as a whole. Reese came in and was immediately a magnet as a cultural figure in multiple respects. Her impact transcends the court, but we’re here to speak on and grade her rookie season returns, plus, preview some of what I’m hoping to see from her in Unrivaled. Simply put, from an individual standpoint, Angel had one of the best WNBA rookie seasons of all time.
Three reasons why the Sky should at least inquire about Jewell Loyd

Dec 5, 2024 | allchgo.com | Stephen Pridgeon-Garner

The Seattle Storm has already undergone a rather eventful off-season in the news cycle. An external investigation was conducted stemming from claims of bullying and harassment by the team’s coaching staff. According to reports on Wednesday, no violations were found. After those reports were released, we learned by Wednesday evening that franchise player Jewell Loyd requested a trade from the franchise that drafted her first overall back in 2015.
Inside the Suns’ War Room: The revealing moments from their 2024 NBA Draft room

Aug 27, 2024 | brightsideofthesun.com | Stephen Pridgeon-Garner

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports On Monday, the Phoenix Suns released some very interesting and revealing content, stemming from their active 2024 NBA Draft showing. They presented us with an “Inside the War Room,” that allowed us to watch the live happenings of conversations on draft day, leading up to each pick. In the video, we were able to see the split-second communication that takes place between James Jones and Josh Bartelstein, the NBA, and other team executives.
We'll learn a lot about the 2024-25 Phoenix Suns early in the season

Aug 24, 2024 | bvmsports.com | Stephen Pridgeon-Garner

How will the Suns fair through the early portion of their schedule? Late last week, the NBA released the league's schedules, giving us much more clarity about what lies ahead for the Phoenix Suns. It became clear that, based on strength of schedule metrics, the Suns will face the league's 'toughest' opening schedule.
We’ll learn a lot about the 2024-25 Phoenix Suns early in the season

Aug 24, 2024 | brightsideofthesun.com | Stephen Pridgeon-Garner

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Late last week, the NBA released the league’s schedules, giving us much more clarity about what lies ahead for the Phoenix Suns. It became clear that, based on strength of schedule metrics, the Suns will face the league’s ‘toughest’ opening schedule.
Cut from a different cloth: The answer for the Chicago Sky has been Chennedy Carter

Aug 13, 2024 | allchgo.com | Stephen Pridgeon-Garner

In a season where the Chicago Sky have been posed an abundance of questions, guard Chennedy Carter has provided a litany of answers, proving to be as prolific as it gets in 2024. Fireworks and pyrotechnics-galore, she’s lit both a spark in the Chicago Sky offense while at the same time lighting nets on fire. This all-engaging, spectacle level of play has grown so consistent, that it’s now anticipated and relied upon nightly by her teammates and fans — as well as herself.
Tyus Jones’ introduction to the Phoenix Media

Jul 31, 2024 | brightsideofthesun.com | Stephen Pridgeon-Garner

Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports The official signing of Tyus Jones took place on Tuesday this week, for the Phoenix Suns. In one of his introductory responses, he noted that “Opportunity to win,” was at the top of the list regarding why he chose Phoenix as his destination. He would then, also, make note of a few other things later on in the same quote. “The role that was offered (up) here, it’s hard to pass up.
Unveiling Oso: A Summer League debut’s hidden gems and crucial plays

Jul 16, 2024 | brightsideofthesun.com | Stephen Pridgeon-Garner

Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK Oso Ighodaro had his Summer League debut on Saturday with the Phoenix Suns, a 90-73 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Now, this wasn’t the best of games played, but there are a few quick-ish hitting things I’d like to highlight. Ighodaro registered six points, five rebounds, two blocks, and a steal — displaying plenty of his two-way versatility while also showing areas where he’ll need to be better.
After initially opting out, Damion Lee re-signs with the Phoenix Suns

Jul 3, 2024 | brightsideofthesun.com | Stephen Pridgeon-Garner

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Per reports from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Suns guard Damion Lee is returning to Phoenix on a one-year deal. Lee most recently declined his player option of $2.85 million for the 2024-25 season. Free agent guard Damion Lee is returning to the Phoenix Suns on a one-year deal, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/wHcqunaKm9— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2024Lee missed the 2023-224 season with a torn right meniscus.
Let's talk about three-point shot generation for the Chicago Sky

Jun 11, 2024 | allchgo.com | Stephen Pridgeon-Garner

The Chicago Sky are presently 4-6 through the first quarter of games in their schedule. That record puts them in eighth place in the WNBA. The team is young at its foundation, with tons of newness around in decision-making positions, to match. Their process involves working through principles and habits on a daily basis, with each game serving as an opportunity to both learn and grow. It’s not an overnight process.