Lindsay Taylor - Criticism and Praise

Criticism and Praise

Taylor has been the shubject of both criticism and praise.She has received criticism and potential doubts raised over herability to be an effective center and have been concerns that Taylor's height is a hindrance (running the court, mobility), and in fact she is simply too tall to be an effective player, and with being at a taller height has made her more prone to injuries. Also some believe that Taylor's body is not in shape to match her stature and should fill out, mature and work on it. The Washington Post criticised her and commented that she "cannot control her size" and that she often ends up "blocking her own players" in practice. In its Analysis of the prospected centers in the 2004 WNBA Draft, the Seattle Storm criticized Taylor scathing ‘As long as Taylor could tie her shoes and walk without tripping on her own feet, she'd be a WNBA prospect.’ It also felt, she had not been an effective dominating force at UC Santa Barbara despite her great height and facing what it considered relatively weak Big West competition.

Her supporters have defended Taylor by pointing out her speed, fluid coordination and versatile mobility as being above excellent for someone of her stature and build. Others have pointed out her unlimited potential on the court, natural talent, fast learning and her passing of the ball to other team players, something almost rare for other players of her height, as contributions of her effectiveness as a player. These have all have been a source of praise for Taylor.

Coach Mark French.