From Lynn Jacobson at the Tulsa World: Duo is fitting in to Shock's system

The legendary coach plucked Holt and Black away from the Connecticut Sun in exchange for the Tulsa Shock's first-round draft pick last month.

Richardson knew at the time his decision would raise questions.

"People thought I was crazy," he said. "But when I saw them on tape, I knew we had to sign them. I told (assistant coach) Wayne (Stehlik) we had to get those two. We couldn't wait to see if they were released. We had to make the trade."