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Teams tend to function better when Natisha Hiedeman is on the floor. That's what makes her such a natural fit for Underrated Spotlight. Because Hiedeman's career has never been defined by attention. It's been defined by trust.

The Portland Fire Center became underrated for a different reason. Despite building one of the most accomplished basketball résumés of her generation, she somehow remains one of the most underappreciated players in the game.

Because people sometimes forget Engstler wasn’t viewed as a late developmental project coming into the WNBA. She was selected fourth overall for a reason. The league saw the upside immediately.

And one of the loudest moments of the night came the second Yueru checked into the game Monday night. The reaction from the crowd felt immediate.

She’s been part of winning basketball everywhere she’s gone.

She doesn’t force herself into the game. She lets it come to her, and still finds ways to make an impact.