Show Notes
In this episode of Girls Tripp, Sue Bird says the WNBA’s $1 million contract era arrived faster than she ever imagined and opens up about selecting Team USA’s gold-medal roster, which Ryan Ruocco calls “the hardest team to make in the world.” The four-time WNBA champion also explains why Olivia Miles reminds her of herself, how the game and its players have evolved and why more players could extend their careers into their 40s.
Then Ryan Ruocco joins Sue for a WNBA Finals preview: why Golden State could win in Game 5 or 7, why Atlanta’s path could run through Game 6 and how Kiah Stokes impacts winning without needing to shoot.
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CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 1:00 - Sue Bird on the WNBA’s Next Era 03:15 - Ryan and Sue: Friendship and Broadcasting 18:30 - $1M Contracts and Team USA Gold 31:45 - Fast Lane With Sue Bird 37:20 - Dream vs. Valkyries Finals Preview
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