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The Las Vegas Aces could make history this year if they win their third-straight WNBA championship. They're the favorites to win the title and become the second team in the league's history to win three straight championships. However, former star Sheryl Swoopes doesn't think the Aces have what it takes to make history this year.
Las Vegas started its playoff run with a good start. The team handled things well in Game 1 of its first-round playoff series against the Seattle Storm. The defending champions lead the series 1-0 after beating the Storm 78-67.
Swoopes appeared on "Gil's Arena," Gilbert Arenas' show, on Tuesday where she was asked if the Aces are still a threat to have a 3-peat.
"At the beginning of the season, I was like, 'Yeah, this Aces team, they're prime to win another one,' Granted injuries, all those things," Swoopes said. "... But it isn't so much about the Aces, it's about the other teams. I think Minnesota is playing very well right now, New York is playing well right now. I think Indiana is a team that could really surprise some people in the playoffs."
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Swoopes said she doesn't think that the Aces have what it takes to win the title this year. The Hall of Fame player feels New York Liberty could threaten Las Vegas' playoff run.
"I think New York is like, 'Y'all came in here last year and beat us without Chelsea Gray, without Kiah Stokes and y'all beat us on our home court for a championship.' So, I think they're feeling kind of salty," she added.
The Aces matched up against the Liberty in the finals last year. However, New York was defeated by the eventual champions in four games in the best-of-five series.
How did the Las Vegas Aces perform in Game 1 against the Storm?
The Las Vegas Aces showed the Storm why they won the title in back-to-back seasons. In Game 1 of their series, the stars for the defending champions led the way to their victory. A'ja Wilson finished the game with 21 points, eight rebounds and five blocks.
Tiffany Hayes helped out with 20 points and four rebounds off the bench. The guard shot 8-12 from the field, which was beneficial for the team's much-needed Game 1 win. For Game 2, the Aces are focused on beating the Seattle team to advance to the next round of the postseason.
