Candice Dupree: A Leader Beyond the Numbers

C-Dup is the best Forward in the WNBA, finally she is getting the credit she deserves

On the surface, it’s no wonder why Chicago Sky forward Candice Dupree is one of the Sky’s leaders. Look at her numbers. She’s currently leading the team scoring 15.4 points per game up from 14.3 a month ago and she grabs 7.9 rebounds up from 6.7 at the beginning of August. But her leadership is much deeper than the stat sheet.

“From the outside looking in, Candice seems really quiet and soft spoken, but she’s actually a fireball,” said four-year WNBA veteran and first-year Sky player Shyra Ely. “She’s pretty much been our cornerstone all year. She’s done a great job stepping up and being our go-to player. She’s been vocal too. It’s not something that’s all the time, but when something needs to be said Candice will say it.”