Samantha and Joslyn recap week one of the finals. They have some tough criticism for the Atlanta Dream and applaud the Las Vegas Aces for clicking on all cylinders just as Joslyn has expected. Their main topic takes them a little away from the W as they discuss LA Sparks guard Zia Cooke’s decision to not play overseas this season. This discussion led to the bigger discussion of the player opportunities we would love to see stateside as we consider the growth of the game. Lastly, they couldn’t end the episode without highlighting some stars that have been shining in the playoffs, as their light has only gotten brighter as the stage has gotten larger. Join us as we continue the discussion (and continue to go LIVE!) on our Instagram page @beyondthebleachers_ where you should follow, like, comment, or DM us!