Napheesa Collier on the Lynx Dominance, UConn Hoops, and Being an Elite Defender

Napheesa Collier on the Lynx Dominance, UConn Hoops, and Being an Elite Defender

Napheesa Collier sits down with Sue Bird to discuss her journey from Jefferson City, Missouri to UConn—why her freshman year was such a challenge, and how she turned that struggle into becoming an elite defender. They explore the influence of Maya Moore on her career, and how Collier has anchored the Minnesota Lynx atop the WNBA standings this season. Phee also talks about playing under Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, and how her style compares to Geno Auriemma’s at UConn. She shared how impactful the veteran leadership of Sylvia Fowles was early in her professional career, and how playing overseas helped her develop by experiencing the unique styles and physicality of different leagues. They also discuss Collier’s experience co-founding Unrivaled with Breanna Stewart. Plus, Sue answers listener questions about her statue at Climate Pledge Arena and which historical WNBA moments new fans should watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Naz Hillmon on Expanding her Range, Her Family’s Basketball Roots, and Atlanta’s Championship Dreams

Naz Hillmon on Expanding her Range, Her Family’s Basketball Roots, and Atlanta’s Championship Dreams

This week, Sue sits down with Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon! Naz discusses how she had to evolve her game as she transitioned from a collegiate star at Michigan to pro athlete,  how she gained the...

12 Jun 1h

Natasha Cloud Opens Up About Her Free Agency, Joining the Chicago Sky, and Her Social Activism

Natasha Cloud Opens Up About Her Free Agency, Joining the Chicago Sky, and Her Social Activism

This week’s Sue welcomes Natasha Cloud of the Chicago Sky to the show! Natasha discusses her career through college, to winning a championship with the Washington Mystics, to playing for the Phoenix M...

5 Jun 1h 11min

Chiney Okgwumike on the WNBA’s Opening Weeks: Azzi & Paige, Biggest Surprises, and More

Chiney Okgwumike on the WNBA’s Opening Weeks: Azzi & Paige, Biggest Surprises, and More

This week Sue welcomes ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike to the show! Sue and Chiney discuss their shared experience of becoming media members of the same league that they were once stars in, and what it’s like ...

29 Mai 49min

Lauren Betts on Rookie Year Jitters, Unlearning UCLA Habits, and Getting Her Bag

Lauren Betts on Rookie Year Jitters, Unlearning UCLA Habits, and Getting Her Bag

This week Sue welcomes Lauren Betts to the pod, coming off her historic NCAA championship with UCLA. Lauren talks about defining herself by more than just basketball, why her Mystics coach Sydney John...

22 Mai 59min

Olivia Miles on Rookie Expectations, Minnesota Lynx Culture, and Playing the General

Olivia Miles on Rookie Expectations, Minnesota Lynx Culture, and Playing the General

The WNBA is back, and so is Bird’s Eye View! We’re kicking things off with rookie phenom Olivia Miles, who’s already made a huge impact for the Minnesota Lynx in the opening week. Olivia reflects on h...

15 Mai 53min

Breanna Stewart on Unrivaled’s Second Season and the 2026 Playoff Picture

Breanna Stewart on Unrivaled’s Second Season and the 2026 Playoff Picture

Stewie is back on the pod! This week, Breanna Stewart joins Sue to talk about year two of Unrivaled — both from a personal perspective of being healthy this season compared to playing through injury i...

27 Feb 36min

Allisha Gray & Chelsea Gray Go In-Depth on the Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament

Allisha Gray & Chelsea Gray Go In-Depth on the Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament

On this week’s episode, Sue brings on the two finalists of the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament: Allisha Gray & Chelsea Gray! Sue talks to each of them individually, and then together, about their individ...

20 Feb 1h 1min

Marina Mabrey & Aaliyah Edwards on Crash Outs, Unrivaled 1-on-1, and Their Close Teammate Dynamic

Marina Mabrey & Aaliyah Edwards on Crash Outs, Unrivaled 1-on-1, and Their Close Teammate Dynamic

This week, Sue welcomes Marina Mabrey and Aaliyah Edwards — two teammates on both the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA and Lunar Owls in Unrivaled! They get into so much WNBA and Unrivaled talk…with lot...

13 Feb 58min

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