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The offseason has started early for the Chicago Sky. After getting swept in the first round by the Las Vegas Aces, the Dwyane Wade-owned franchise wants to make some immediate changes ahead of the next season. While Chicago has got a new core member now, it’s safe to say the New Orleans Pelicans have lost an asset. This farewell will be hard for the Pelicans, especially for Zion Williamson, who just teased a comeback. At this crucial point of his career, Williamson would have been aching to have the 57-year-old coach by his side.

However, opportunities knock on your door only once. Bidding a tough farewell, the All-Star coach will work alongside Miami Heat legend Wade. The 3x NBA champion showed his excitement on this new acquisition.

Dwyane Wade excited about a new beginning for his Chicago Sky

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After an ever-lasting fight in the regular season, the Sky managed to make it to the playoffs by clinching the eighth seed. Sadly, the excitement did not last long after they succumbed 2-0 to the Las Vegas Aces. Even before the end of the season, Dwyane Wade and Sky decided to change a major spot in their team.?

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The Sky will have a new head coach after James Wade stepped down from the big role in July to join the Toronto Raptors. The WNBA team will be led by 5x All-Star Teresa Weatherspoon, who put a smile on Wade’s face.?

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Weatherspoon has an incredible resume, both as a player and as a coach. 2-time DPOY, first-ever DPOY of the WNBA, four-time All-WNBA second team and whatnot. Wade showed his excitement on Instagram as he shared,?“We got our coach…Welcome to your @chicagosky family”.

 

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Weatherspoon has now quit the role of an assistant coach for the New Orleans Pelicans. In her four-year tenure, she developed a special bond with a few of the stars there. One of them was Zion Williamson, who had a teary eye speaking about her.?

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Teresa Weatherspoon’s special bond with Zion Williamson

Apart from being a coach, Weatherspoon brings in the emotional connection between the players. However, what she had with Williamson was something deep. Injuries have stood as a huge hindrance for the 2x All-Star.?

And Weatherspoon has stayed as a pillar of support during his tough times. Williamson is ready for a comeback now, however, he will not have the 57-year-old coach by his side. In an interview about her, Williamson termed Weatherspoon as his?“big sister”?and how she cried for him during his tough times.?

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