A surefire pick to compete hard, even amidst being weighed down by an already-testy season that left them winless over 12 games, the Washington Mystics could take solace, knowing that the win column wasn’t unreachable, should they trim a few of their mistakes. Fortunately for them, the player affectionately known as “Slim” knew just what it took to lighten their load. Superhero-esque in her long-awaited return, Brittney Sykes keeps vigilant with Washington ahead by double-digits in the second half, prevailing in a loose ball scrum before adjusting her scope to the open floor. True to her reputation as the WNBA’s “most athletic player” in the 2024 GM Survey, Sykes sprints out in a hurry before finding a leaking teammate with a pinpoint pass and a subsequent fastbreak dime. Although a different left foot injury would cloud her long-term contribution, Sykes’ efforts against her former team helped Washington conquer the Atlanta Dream for win No. 1 on June 11, 2024. Remarkable almost immediately, Sykes required just 14 minutes to produce 18 points, three rebounds, four assists, four 3-pointers, and a +20 plus-minus. · Jun 11, 2024