Former NBA assistant coach Phil Handy didn’t hold back during a recent Unrivaled game, calling out Sabrina Ionescu and her teammates for their defensive struggles. The tension spilled over as WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Ionescu faced off in a heated matchup. Stewart’s team, Mist, emerged victorious over Ionescu’s Phantom, adding fuel to the fire.
The drama was captured with a tweet from a WNBA writer: “You’ve got people in front of you who Can. Not. Guard.” says Phil Handy to a bunch of people playing against WNBA teammates 
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Handy, known for his no-nonsense coaching style, didn’t mince words during the game. His comments highlighted the defensive lapses that ultimately led to Stewart’s Mist dominating Ionescu’s Phantom.
“You’ve got people in front of you who Can. Not. Guard.” says Phil Handy to a bunch of people playing against WNBA teammates
— Richard Cohen (@RichardCohen1) February 4, 2025
But this wasn’t just about a single game. Handy’s blunt critique and the intense clash between Stewart and Ionescu have sparked bigger questions. For Breanna Stewart, the win over her WNBA teammate might feel sweet, but it also raises the stakes.
(Stay tuned—this story is far from over)
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