Courtney Williams Calls Olivia Miles a 'Baby Chelsea Gray'

Williams then compared Miles to Chelsea Gray because of how she controls the game naturally, along with having an easy-going persona.

“I mean, happy to have her. Happy to be back in my natural position, and she out here killing it, man. So, like I said, this little joker here, like a little baby Chelsea Graves. Like, she gonna be cold. She gonna be so cold,” she added.

Well, Miles’ stats speak volumes about the reason behind Williams’ appreciation. In 34 minutes, Miles finished with 21 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. She also shot 6-of-14 from the field, 1-of-2 from three-point range, and a perfect 8-of-8 from the free-throw line.

And that very performance also helped Olivia Miles make impressive WNBA history in her debut.

Miles became just the fifth player ever to record 20+ points and 5+ assists in a debut, joining Cynthia Cooper, Dawn Staley, Tonya Edwards, and Candace Parker. She also became the first player since Parker in 2008 to post at least 20 points and 8 assists in a WNBA debut.

But beyond the historic stat line, it was Olivia Miles’ confidence and control on the court that truly caught everyone’s attention.

Olivia Miles Ready for Phoenix Mercury Challenge

Olivia Miles looked calm and confident despite the pressure of playing her first regular-season WNBA game. And after the performance, Cheryl Reeve made it clear she was impressed with what the rookie guard showed at Target Center.

“She played great. She did a lot of things well,” Reeve said after the game. Still, Miles admitted the physicality of the WNBA immediately stood out to her.

“Was feeling it wind-wise. You know that the pace and the intensity is different. Obviously, you’re being really physical both on and off the ball,” the 23-year-old said.

Now that she has experienced the true intensity of the WNBA, the rookie has already set her eyes on the next game. She said, “I can’t wait to just grow after every game. Like, just see more and more and learn more and more more and more.”

Now, with the Minnesota Lynx set to face the Phoenix Mercury in two days, all eyes will be on how Miles performs against a veteran star trio featuring Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper, and DeWanna Bonner.

So, do you think the Lynx No. 5 will be able to bring her side the first victory of the season against the Mercury on May 13?