Newly minted Minnesota Timberwolves star LaMelo Ball has only just landed in the Twin Cities, but he already knows who the real dynamic playmaker is dominating the hardwood. When a reporter at his introductory press conference asked if he was familiar with Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles' game, Ball didn't hesitate. "Of course, she cold," he said, dropping a truth bomb that should have everyone paying attention to what Miles is doing.
Olivia Miles Is Just Built Different
This isn't some casual hype, folks. Miles was lauded by many as the best college player coming into the 2026 WNBA draft, but even her loudest supporters couldn't have dreamed she'd hit the ground running like this. We're talking about a 5'10" guard averaging a staggering 19.4 points on 50.5 percent shooting, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists. Those aren't rookie numbers, those are superstar numbers. But wait, there's more. In Monday's wild 104-100 win over the Phoenix Mercury, Miles absolutely exploded for a career-high 33 points. That performance pushed her into the WNBA history books as the first player ever to record 400 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists in just her first 22 games. That's not just good, that's absurd. She's single-handedly redefining what a rookie season looks like.Shouldering the Entire Team
What makes Miles' numbers even more unbelievable is the pressure she's under. Napheesa Collier, a five-time All-Star, is still sidelined, recovering from offseason ankle surgery and hasn't made her season debut. This means Miles isn't just putting up stats; she's stepping into a massive leadership void and carrying the entire load. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve summed it up perfectly after Monday's game. Reeve told reporters, "Miles is doing this and shouldering so much , basically the entire team. The success of the team is on her shoulders and that is impressive how she's handled it." Think about that for a second. A rookie, fresh out of college, with the weight of an entire WNBA franchise on her shoulders, and she's not just surviving, she's thriving.Minnesota's Point Guard Future Is Bright, On One Side
It's ironic, isn't it? The Timberwolves just went all-in on LaMelo Ball because their point guard situation has been a "sore spot" for ages, necessitating a blockbuster trade to fix it. Yet, right across town, the Lynx have found their answer for years to come in a 5'10" phenom. Olivia Miles has already proven she's the real deal, a dynamic playmaker who impacts every facet of the game and leads her team to victory. With Collier eventually returning to play alongside her, imagine the heights this Lynx team could reach. Miles is only 22 games into her WNBA career, and she's already setting records and earning respect from NBA stars. The league needs to wake up and acknowledge the absolute force that Olivia Miles is becoming.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.