Wednesday night will see the beginning of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs in what should be fascinating next few weeks. While we already broke down some of the favorites in the first round, it’s the No. 2 overall seed Sky Copper that everyone else in the field is chasing.
With the defending champs beginning the postseason in a quest for a repeat title, they might need every edge they can get when they play at home. Before the Sky took on the Liberty (-10) in Game 1 of their first-round matchup, head coach James Wade had a unique and motivating message for the hometown fans in Chicago.
Get your beer, chests, and faces ready folks:
James Wade has a request for Chicago Sky fans in the playoffs: "I wanna see a lot of people with beer, just chugging it everywhere. Hairy chests with 'Chicago' logos on it and painted faces everywhere."
— Julia Poe (@byjuliapoe) August 17, 2022
In a playoff atmosphere in Chicago, I don’t think any part of Wade’s request is unreasonable (or unlikely). It’s sure to be a raucous vibe during every home Sky postseason game at Wintrust Arena in the coming weeks.
Basketball fans agreed with Wade's passion in his request to the Chicago crowds
Count me in. #skytown https://t.co/BVTP9oGeCJ
— Steve Hill (@st3vehill) August 17, 2022
Protect James Wade at all costs! This is amazing! https://t.co/ZMawFBvYe2
— WinsidrAryeh (@WinsidrAryeh) August 17, 2022
Looking at you, @chancetherapper. Grab your razor! https://t.co/m73ah7aU5n
— Sarah Spain (@SarahSpain) August 17, 2022
This is chaotic I love this for you @byjuliapoe https://t.co/0xVUxKEN45
— Kylee Garson (@kyleegarson) August 17, 2022
this is a reasonable request and the city needs to deliver imho https://t.co/MLPSmgWwuM
— janice (@scuriiosa) August 17, 2022
telling everyone "I'm only doing what Coach asked for" while doing exactly what I had already planned to https://t.co/vgLFNSrgcH
— Troy Problems (@pdlmma) August 17, 2022
Sky solidifying themselves as Chicago’s #1 team. https://t.co/EBiQONOC0O
— Muzz (@Muzzkill7) August 17, 2022
well, y’all better get after it. https://t.co/aawaEXNC7w
— shakeia (@curlyfro) August 17, 2022
If I must, I must https://t.co/eBb8Dat9LO
— Ben Wittenstein (@BenWittenstein) August 17, 2022
ESPECIALLY for the 11AM game. https://t.co/wbNdZCPNg6
— Gal Pal Sports (@GalPalSports) August 17, 2022
