Sue Bird: Running it back, We Are BG, and what's next for the WNBA

Sue Bird: Running it back, We Are BG, and what's next for the WNBA | The Players' Pod

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Sue Bird joins The Players’ Pod to talk all things WNBA: where the league should expand, how players are handling Brittney Griner’s detainment, whether this is actually Bird’s last season, how the league has changed and how it needs to evolve, and what it takes to win a championship in three different decades.
To learn more about Brittney Griner's situation, visit wearebg.org/
Timeline:
0:00-3:06 - Intro
3:06-11:24 - The decision to return for another year
11:24-14:25 - Is this the final season?!
14:25-19:50 - Thoughts on WNBA expansion
19:50-25:33 - WNBA players on Brittney Griner
25:33-30:40 - Playing overseas
30:40-43:45 - Playing at UConn and winning a National Championship
43:45-46:15 - Being drafted to Seattle
46:15-49:52 - Winning first WNBA title compared to winning a National Championship
49:52-54:45 - Who Ya' Got? with Sue!
54:45-56:20 - Playing against Diana Taurasi
56:20-58:15 - Goals for after retirement
58:15 -1:02:17 - Relationship with Megan Rapinoe
1:02:17-1:05:04 - Best advice for extending your career
1:05:04-1:08:39 - Closing questions
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@aljabbaredwards1354 2 жыл бұрын

She deserves a farewell tour with a film crew following covering her last season

@anthonytaylor7928 Жыл бұрын

Aw stop it folks looking forward to her leaving so the wnba can focus on young stars

@theyJC 2 жыл бұрын

I was one of the fans chanting “one more year” it was the coolest moment!

@mariannem8419 2 жыл бұрын

Sue Bird interviews are always interesting and fun.

@michaelbillington8737 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview.... Sue Bird is amazing and Kelley has a real talent for interviewing.

@giovannabriguglio8736 2 жыл бұрын

2 of my all time favorite athletes!!!! What a blessing!

@oceantide8084 2 жыл бұрын

Love both of those athletes with much respect and admiration!!!

@julianabrady7600 2 жыл бұрын

loved this interview. definitely should do taurasi next!!!

@paulasanjines2340 2 жыл бұрын

I love listening to Sue Bird talk. She is so articulate and sharp and funny. She should definitely be an announcer but would love a talk show with her or a “Sue Bird explains everything” show.

@kayleegutierrez2930 2 жыл бұрын

SUE BIRD!!!!!! This was an amazing interview!

@ly9386 2 жыл бұрын

Two goats in the same pod legendary

@annameinheart 2 жыл бұрын

YES! That’s the one I wanted most!

@AN-cy7xm 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE sue bird! You're getting pretty good at this, O'Hara.

@alisonludick2886 2 жыл бұрын

LOVED this interview! Great job asking questions, Kelley, and, Sue, I could have listened to you all day! We need a 2nd season of "A Touch More"

@sarahannepeck2109 2 жыл бұрын

Sue Bird "I didn't think that anyone knew I was thinking about retiring" is giving Ashlyn Harris "No one knew Ali and I were together" babes we knew. It was known.

@zulema8304 2 жыл бұрын

SUE!! I have beeen waiting for this interview!I would love for you to have DeShields on the podcast.

@iralathgupta442 2 жыл бұрын

how do i like this more than once

@bagoquarks 2 жыл бұрын

In Bill Russell's autobiography he revealed that he made a deliberate decision NOT to announce his retirement at the beginning of his last season. He simply wanted to avoid the questions at press conferences for the entire season and prevent 'thank you' ceremonies at away games, etc. Every pro athlete handles the transition his or her own way and we fans just need to accept what is someone's personal choice.

@larablog 2 жыл бұрын

Love Love Sue Bird. Thanks for the interview.

@shirt1002 2 жыл бұрын

Love ya SB10!! But I still think best womens college team ever is Tennessee in ‘98… wish you would’ve been a Lady Vol!! Mad respect for you & your career!! Thank you for staying one more year!! You’re a joy to watch as a point guard/leader of the game!!

@JonCom3dy 2 жыл бұрын

I commented this on another video but, man, Sue is such a sweetheart. I met her back when I was a ball boy for the NY Liberty. Candace Parker was great too.

@emmachapman3033 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what we needed

@pointerlover3492 2 жыл бұрын

I love these ladies ❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼

@user-tc9sw1oh2z 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou!! She finally here!!

@ebick77 2 жыл бұрын

So good!

@asiazrihen617 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE THISSSS

@iralathgupta442 2 жыл бұрын

about time the goat was on!!!!

@midnight-2021 Жыл бұрын

The more and more I watch women's sports the more and more I enjoy women's sports. Plus another thing that I appreciate about women's sports is that alot more women then men keep it natural. Too much PED use with my gender, men, when it comes to sports, especially on a professional level. Hell to many boys in high school are using PED for sports today and even know of just your average Joe's going to LA Fitness taking PED to get bigger and stronger. There are women that use PED but on a much smaller scale then men. Hell there are probably much more average Joe's on PED at LA Fitness and other gyms across the country then professional female athletes.

@IsaBella-on6lx 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@itsrere13 2 жыл бұрын

My girl is the best we love you Sue 💙

@asiazrihen617 2 жыл бұрын

1:02:25

@cristyHermoso 2 жыл бұрын

♥️

@calvinnay814 2 жыл бұрын

Portland would be a natural rival for the Storm...

@felipestrm 2 жыл бұрын

oh yea thats the one we were all waiting for

@andrepope7351 2 жыл бұрын

I think Toronto would be great 🙂 and 😘🤟 Sue

@energyideas 2 жыл бұрын

Sue Bird to coach the Denver expansion team.

@paulasanjines2340 2 жыл бұрын

I kind of disagree about expansion teams diluting the talent in the WNBA. The college game has gained so much parity where now we have 10-12 programs that can compete for the top spot (vs the UConn and Tennessee dominance of yesteryear) and the game has also grown overseas. There are a LOT of very talented players coming out every year and the WNBA is taking only a sliver of that. With expansion teams it just takes a few years to establish the right team culture and chemistry but it’s not a question of talent.

@DaneRates 8 ай бұрын

Question for Sue Bird, do think a female basketball player with your level skills sets can at least compete in the Male dominant NBA by coming in the game off the bench as a three point shooter? Seems that any girl basketball player with fast hands and a quick release could also play on any male dominant NBA teams. Considering that Larry Bird wasn't fast and didn't jump very high yet look at what he accomplished. If you can make accurate passes to a post up or open teammates under the basket from 27 to 40 feet away they will not guard any three point shooter close. The NBA should consider drafting a female three point shooters first in the summer league then the regular season.

@sunner108 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I can't take her seriously after that Mount Rushmore question, jesus christ 🤣 Breanna Stewart??

@karlarsolis6616 Жыл бұрын

We want more KO please ❤

@jessier.4237 Жыл бұрын

WNBA players need to take a stand and just stay to play overseas. WNBA wants their cake and eat it too....$ talks, bs walks.

@davidgrandy4681 2 жыл бұрын

I can see a superstar getting stuck in a foreign country (see Britney), being suspended for the entire year and a) sues the crap out of the WNBA and b) spends the season bad mouthing the WNBA with every opportunity they have.