Honoring Diana Taurasi’s Legacy and Navigating the WNBA’s Growing Pains with Ramona Shelburne
Bird's Eye View with Sue BirdShow Notes
Ramona Shelburne, ESPN’s NBA Insider and Senior Writer, joins Sue Bird for a new episode of the Bird's Eye View podcast. Ramona is one of the most respected and trusted voices in sports journalism because of her commitment to reporting with integrity and compassion. She’s profiled athletes across all sports but specifically Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Caitlin Clark from the world of basketball. This week on the pod, Sue and Ramona discuss the current state of sports media, how team ownership impacts on-court results, and her favorite storylines from this season of the WNBA. Ramona also explains what’s going on behind the scenes of the historic $12.5 billion-sale of the Los Angeles Lakers and her approach to covering the WNBA in today’s climate.
Plus, Sue takes a moment during “Sue’s View” to reflect on the Phoenix Mercury retiring Diana Taurasi’s jersey and to honor the legacy of her dear friend.
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