Breanna Stewart on the Liberty Chasing a Second WNBA Title and Reflecting on Her UConn Days
Bird's Eye View with Sue BirdShow Notes
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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