Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen on Adjusting to the W, the Value of Good Vets, and Staying Grounded
D.C. Mystics rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen are off to an incredible start to their WNBA careers. Sue sat down with them to discuss how they've been able to hit the ground running so effectively in their rookie year. Sonia and Kiki talk about their respective journeys through college, getting drafted 3rd and 4th, and what the transition to the WNBA has really been like. They also break down what makes guarding Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu so difficult, and the value of having great vets around them.
Plus: Sue breaks down a monster game from A’ja Wilson and how Angel Reese's prolific rebounding is helping the Sky win.
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Tina Charles on USA Basketball, Overcoming Adversity, and Evolving as a Leader
Tina Charles has seen it all. She’s won an MVP, Olympic gold medals, played overseas, been traded, and competed alongside (and against) some of the biggest names in WNBA history.
This is a special two-part episode, recorded first in late June, then again on July 10.
Across both conversations, Tina and Sue talk about Tina’s early struggles at UConn, playing for her hometown New York Liberty, and what she learned from each of her stops along the way. Tina also reflects on the highs and lows of her time in Phoenix, what it was like joining super teams, and how she’s evolved as a leader and a teammate. Finally, Tina and Sue tell some incredible previously untold stories about USA basketball, life overseas, and...drug tests...
Plus, Sue shares her take on the new CBA possibly bringing more European players to the W, DeWanna Bonner’s return to Phoenix, and the rookies named to this year’s All-Star team.
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Natasha Howard on Winning in the WNBA, Adaptability as a Skill, and Coming Full Circle with Indiana
The Indiana Fever’s Natasha Howard basically wins wherever she goes. Howard sits down with Sue Bird to talk about what it takes to win three WNBA championships, why being adaptable is her secret weapon, and how she’s approaching her new role as a leader on a young Indiana team. She also reflects on learning from legends like Sylvia Fowles, Maya Moore, and Rebekkah Brunson, the four trades that shaped her career, and what it’s like playing alongside Caitlin Clark. Plus, Sue and Natasha reminisce about their championship runs together in Seattle.
Sue also explains the WNBA's connection to the flow offense utilized by the Indiana Pacers during their NBA Finals run, previews the Commissioner's Cup, and weighs in on some of the narratives around the league’s physicality.
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Breanna Stewart on the Liberty Chasing a Second WNBA Title and Reflecting on Her UConn Days
Breanna Stewart sits down with Sue Bird to reflect on everything from her early struggles during her freshman year at UConn to how her first love was actually for the University of North Carolina. She also talks with Sue about their championships with the Seattle Storm, how she developed such a versatile game, and what it’s like being the face of the W alongside A’ja Wilson. Finally, she discusses her championship hopes in New York and how the Liberty have been able to play at such a high level this season.
00:00 Introduction05:09 Developing Versatility08:22 Setting Screens & Coming Off Screens13:32 UNC & Recruitment Story17:15 Freshman Year at UConn22:15 UConn's Culture25:45 WNBA Draft & Seattle First Impressions30:45 Adjustment to the WNBA36:30 Winning & losing with the Storm45:11 Face of the W with A’ja48:28 Heading to New York59:20 Final Thoughts
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Arike Ogunbowale Discusses Her Iconic Buzzer Beaters, WNBA Scoring and Playing with Paige Bueckers
Sue sits down with Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale to talk about everything from playing with Paige Bueckers, to her two iconic buzzer beaters at Notre Dame, to scoring in the WNBA—and why defense is the real key for her. Sue also shares her view of the league, including the Valkyries’ exciting start and the extremely hot starts from New York and Minnesota.
00:00 Intro
00:14 Sue’s View
05:07 Funny Ejection Story
11:00 Choosing Notre Dame
18:46 2018 Run & Buzzer Beaters
26:42 Post-Tournament Fun
30:02 WNBA Draft & Rookie Year
35:10 Scoring vs Playmaking
42:05 Playing with Paige
50:02 All-Star MVP & Success
56:39 Final Thoughts
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Bird’s Eye View is your courtside seat to the WNBA, hosted by Hall of Famer and four-time champion Sue Bird. Every week, Sue offers sharp insight, candid analysis, interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories that spotlight the brilliance of women’s basketball — on the court.
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New episodes drop every Friday here and on YouTube.
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