Bird's Eye View with Sue Bird

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Rhyne Howard on the Dream’s Title Hopes, Using Doubt as Motivation, and Her Kentucky Years Aug 29, 2025

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The Atlanta Dream’s Rhyne Howard sits down with Sue Bird to reflect on her standout Kentucky years, her early years in the W, and her aspirations to bring a championship to the Dream. They discuss how Rhyne strongly considered transferring after Kentucky head coach Matthew Mitchell retired before deciding to stay with the program. They also dive into how Howard consistently turns doubt into motivation, what people get wrong when they question her motor, and why she sees it as simply playing at her own pace. They also discuss her impact on both ends of the court and what she thinks of the Dream’s new head coach Karl Smesko and his system as Atlanta chases a title. Plus, Sue gives another history lesson — this time on Elena Delle Donne and her incredible 2019 MVP season.

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Napheesa Collier on the Lynx Dominance, UConn Hoops, and Being an Elite Defender Aug 22, 2025

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Napheesa Collier sits down with Sue Bird to discuss her journey from Jefferson City, Missouri to UConn—why her freshman year was such a challenge, and how she turned that struggle into becoming an elite defender. They explore the influence of Maya Moore on her career, and how Collier has anchored the Minnesota Lynx atop the WNBA standings this season.

Phee also talks about playing under Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, and how her style compares to Geno Auriemma’s at UConn. She shared how impactful the veteran leadership of Sylvia Fowles was early in her professional career, and how playing overseas helped her develop by experiencing the unique styles and physicality of different leagues. They also discuss Collier’s experience co-founding Unrivaled with Breanna Stewart.

Plus, Sue answers listener questions about her statue at Climate Pledge Arena and which historical WNBA moments new fans should watch.

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Kelsey Plum Opens Up About Leaving the Aces, Proving Herself, and Leading the Sparks Aug 15, 2025

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Two-time WNBA champion, Four-time All-Star, and Olympic gold medalist Kelsey Plum joins Sue Bird to open up about her decision to leave the Las Vegas Aces, how she’s fought to prove herself in every stage of her career, and what it means to lead the Los Angeles Sparks. They also discuss her incredible career at the University of Washington and Plum's early years in the league. Plus, Sue breaks down how this season will impact the 2026 draft order and what is leading to both the Aces and the Sparks' recent success.

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Caitlin Clark on Returning From Injury, Her Legendary NCAA Career, and Navigating WNBA Defenses Aug 08, 2025

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his week, we welcome the one and only Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever. Caitlin opens up about so much, starting with her iconic run at Iowa and making two NCAA Championship games, and how she stayed grounded while becoming a household name. Caitlin also shares how she’s learning to adjust to the physicality and defensive tactics of the WNBA, her “risk assessment” in the passes she makes and shots she takes, and why the Fever have been the perfect organization to start her career. She also candidly discusses what it’s been like dealing with her injuries this season — including what she’s missing most about being on the court, but also what she’s come to learn from the sideline and how she thinks her career will benefit going forward. Caitlin also explains how she manages the high praises and harsh criticisms she receives, before closing with her top three shots of her career.

Plus: Sue breaks down the latest WNBA trades, and gives a big shoutout to Naz Hillmon and the Atlanta Dream.

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Dearica Hamby on Her Basketball Journey, Motherhood in the W, and Building Culture with the Sparks Aug 01, 2025

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Two-time All-Star Dearica Hamby joins Sue to talk about her late start in basketball, winning a title with the Aces, and balancing motherhood with pro hoops. She also gives us her perspective on her iconic buzzer-beater in the 2019 playoffs, and opens up about how impactful her Sparks teammates were in helping ease the transition from the Aces to LA. Plus, she talks about reuniting with Kelsey Plum in LA and helping shift the culture with the Sparks while continuing to grow her game.

Lastly, Sue discusses Skylar Diggins' historic triple-doubles, Arike Ogunbowale's post-All-Star bounce back, and the Sparks' upward trajectory.

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Kayla Thornton on Going from Undrafted to the Valkyries’ First WNBA All-Star Jul 25, 2025

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Last week at WNBA All-Star, Sue sat down with Kayla Thornton to talk about her incredible journey from going undrafted out of UTEP to becoming the Golden State Valkyries’ first-ever WNBA All-Star. They discuss how Kayla developed her game overseas, grew through tough early-career moments, and built a reputation as one of the most reliable defenders in the league. They also discuss Kayla’s time with the Dallas Wings and what it was like to win a WNBA championship with the New York Liberty. Plus, Sue answers some wild audience questions—including a brutal bench/start/cut between her first UConn championship, her first gold medal, and her first Seattle Storm title.

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Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen on Adjusting to the W, the Value of Good Vets, and Staying Grounded Jul 18, 2025

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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 Jul 11, 2025

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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 Jun 27, 2025

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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. Help us make this show better by filling out our audience survey: http://voxmedia.com/survey Subscribe to the Bird’s Eye View podcast with Sue Bird YouTube channel today for more interviews, reactions and highlights. New episodes out every Friday!

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Breanna Stewart on the Liberty Chasing a Second WNBA Title and Reflecting on Her UConn Days Jun 20, 2025

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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 Introduction
05:09 Developing Versatility
08:22 Setting Screens & Coming Off Screens
13:32 UNC & Recruitment Story
17:15 Freshman Year at UConn
22:15 UConn's Culture
25:45 WNBA Draft & Seattle First Impressions
30:45 Adjustment to the WNBA
36:30 Winning & losing with the Storm
45:11 Face of the W with A’ja
48:28 Heading to New York
59:20 Final Thoughts Subscribe to the Bird’s Eye View podcast with Sue Bird YouTube channel today for more interviews, reactions and highlights. New episodes out every Friday!

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