Thread by @TheSameerMalla

.@PhoenixMercury Coach Nygaard, after noticing her clip of Diana Taurasi not making the #WNBAAllStar game after today's shoot-around:

"I'm not on social media, but I understand that my comments made after last game have become an issue." (1/)

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"I just want to say first and foremost, it's going to be a great All Star game. And I'm really excited for all the participants." (2/)

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"I didn't mean to take away from Skylar or any of the other all-stars and their selection to the team - with your first, or your fifth, or your 20th, it's a special celebration for the stars." (3/)

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"I'm especially happy for Sky, as I said before our last game & before our practice. As a team, we are super excited for Sky & what she's done this year, & I apologize if my comments take away from that work from any of the other players." (4/)

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"I know that the @WNBA and the Chicago franchise will put on a great show at the All-Star game and it'll be a great recognition." (5/)

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"We've addressed it as a team and we're looking forward to moving forward in this season where we've had a lot of challenges. We're hoping to continue to move forward" - @PhoenixMercury coach Vanessa Nygaard (6/)

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