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Wings coach’s ‘selfishness’ warning carries big implications for Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd

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Dallas Wings coach Jose Fernandez called out selfishness in his locker room after a second straight loss, demanding accountability before frustration grows.

Wings coach’s ‘selfishness’ warning carries big implications for Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . A struggling locker room reached a turning point Thursday when one blunt postgame message exposed frustration building behind the scenes.

And the coach made little effort to hide it afterward. The Dallas Wings fell 90-86 to the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday, suffering their second consecutive defeat at College Park Center. A team still searching for consistency three games into the season faced another painful fourth quarter.

First-year head coach Jose Fernandez addressed the moment with striking directness. “There’s selfishness in this locker room. ou gotta look in the mirror and be accountable on how you play,” Fernandez said , confirming the message he delivered to his players after the game.

The Dallas Wings' head coach kept it real after the team’s second straight loss. (via @DrakeKeeler ) pic. twitter.