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At this point in the season I don't think the Dream (14-11) can claim the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference, even with the Sky having played three more games than ATL. That said, this team looks to beat the Mystics after losing to them last Friday on the road.
For the Mystics (13-15), they want to get two of two against ATL, and if this team wants to be perceived of having a realistic chance of getting to the Eastern Conference Finals for any reason besides Mike Thibault is their man in charge, yeah, winning this game would be a step in that direction.
Zack yesterday posted his piece on his take of the Mystics this season where he gave some takes on Mike Thibault saying that he doesn't like being mediocre and wants this team to contend as soon as possible, but he also wouldn't like this team to be stacked with lottery picks over a long period of time.
That puts me in a position of conflict not just with fandom, but also with the direction of this team. For now, I'm just going to leave it at that because I'm very angry with the conflict the Mystics have right now, but I want the season to play out before giving a premature rant, though I probably have many times in the comments, and I do tend to write with my emotions on my sleeve no matter what.
Lastly, if you haven't checked it out already, here's a statement that is probably a bit controversial to some: Trudi Lacey deserves some credit for the 2013 Mystics team. Click here to read more on why.
Today is the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech in the Washington, DC National Mall
The famous speech that civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. gave was recited 50 years ago today. Here's a video of this iconic moment in American history:
Dr. King recited it in DC. He was from Atlanta. Atlanta and DC are playing today. I don't know if the scheduling of this game is coincidental, or intentional, but that adds a layer on this.
And now, some tweets from various DC sports players and teams in addition to Michelle Snow's tweet that Nate embedded:
Martin Luther King, Thankful & grateful for his dream! #50YearsLater #MLK #DreamsComeTrue!
— Tayler Hill (@Nubie_4) August 28, 2013
Giant leaps for equality were made just steps from where Verizon Center now stands 50 years ago today. #DreamDay
— Washington Capitals (@washcaps) August 28, 2013
Today, 50 years ago, MLK and many others marched and spoke on justice, peace and equality in the world ! "I Have a Dream" #mlk#50 #dreamday
— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) August 28, 2013
Blessed and humbled to be playing in the @WNBA #DreamDay #MLK #DreamsComeTrue #50YearsLater
— Ivory Latta (@IvoryLatta12) August 28, 2013
Wish I could be in my city today to support #MOW50th, I HAVE A DREAM, thnx Dr. King #dreamday #washmystics
— Monique Currie (@Mocurrie25) August 28, 2013
I have a dream that one day violence will cease to exist and we will all act as we should #GODSchildren #DreamDay #MLK #MOW50th
— KIA VAUGHN (@KIA_VAUGHN) August 28, 2013
Today marks a special day in history 50th anniversary of #MOW MLK's I Have A Dream speech! #DreamDay
— TEE RUFFIN-PRATT (@ChampTRP44) August 28, 2013
Giant leaps for equality were made just steps from where Verizon Center now stands 50 years ago today. #DreamDay
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) August 28, 2013
The Random SB Nation Song of the Day
Everyone likes picking on me for one country turned pop singer here. Yeah, I don't really consider Taylor Swift's recent music country compared with her older stuff. But I have a soft spot for more female country singers than Taylor Swift. So here's Carrie Underwood with "See You Again."
That's all I have, let's see which team wins tonight's game.