Which WNBA Stars Would Conquer "Squid Game"?
“Squid Game 3”, the highly anticipated final season, just hit our screens, and we can’t help but wonder: Which WNBA players would excel in these life-or-death challenges? It’s a game of survive and advance, literally. Here is our roster of those players who could defeat the most iconic Squid Game challenges.
Red Light, Green Light: Kahleah Copper
Blink, and you’ll miss her. Kahleah Copper is the epitome of explosive and dynamic on the court, with her first step providing an incredible burst of speed. While the Mercury has shown resilience in her recent absence, having Copper back makes them a serious championship contender. She’s an incredible finisher at the rim and would definitely give the doll, Young-Hee, a run for her money.
Dalgona Candy: Sabrina Ionescu
The “Dalgona Candy” game is all about patience and accuracy. Contestants must carve out a randomized shape from a fragile tin of candy without breaking it. One of the most significant improvements Sabrina Ionescu has made over the last couple of years is maintaining her composure under pressure. That’s what led her to hit the iconic Game 3 shot against the Lynx. She’s poised, possesses remarkable precision, and also knows how to “thread the needle” with her underrated passing ability, skills that would carry over into this challenge. Who knows? She might even be able to tackle the daunting umbrella-shaped candy.
Tug-of-War: Skylar Diggins
She’s a dog and won’t back down from anyone or anything. Skylar Diggins’ mentality is what would demolish any opponent in the “Tug-of-War” challenge. There’s a reason she just recorded three straight games with 20+ points, 5+ assists, and at least 1 steal and 1 block, only the second player in WNBA history to do so. She is a leader at heart and the anchor of the Seattle Storm and its fan base. Tug-of-war is not just a strength battle; it’s a mind game, and Skylar’s tenacity would push her and her team through to the next round.
Marbles: Chelsea Gray
The “Marbles” challenge is a game of deception, something that, of course, the “Point Gawd” would excel in. Chelsea Gray’s basketball IQ is on a different level, with her shifty passes and uncanny ability to read the defense. Winning in this game isn’t about physical toughness; it’s about mental grit and psychological warfare. Gray can read minds, which would undoubtedly help her in a challenge that’s all about being one step ahead. Her unshakeable composure is terrifying, to say the least.
Glass Bridge: Arike Ogunbowale
The “Glass Bridge” game is all about high risk, high reward. Everyone knows Arike Ogunbowale is one of the clutchest players out there, dating back to her dominant college days at Notre Dame. She’s not afraid to take those deep threes with mere seconds left in the game, and even if she misses, she won’t stop attempting them. She thrives under pressure, where her leadership shines through, and in a game of chance, that’s her bread and butter. Sure, there’s no direct strategy to the glass bridge game, but if we are placing bets, our money is on Arike.
The WNBA builds champions, and its players know how to put on a show with endless power and tenacity. Of course, we’re grateful that their battles are confined to the basketball court, but in an alternate universe, we know that any of them are capable of winning the “Squid Game” prize pool. For now, we’ll stick to watching them dominate day after day because watching women win never gets old.