Michael breaks down the never-ending (and never happening?) Damian Lillard trade talk with Nekias Duncan of The Dunker Spot podcast, then it's two conversations about the struggle to make it as a young player in the WNBA: Sparks veteran Lexie Brown discusses her winding road to success and then teammate Zia Cooke offers a look into her rookie season.
Nekias Duncan of The Dunker Spot podcast joins the show to discuss Damian Lillard's dilemma. Then Lexie Brown chronicles her journey to WNBA stardom. Finally, Zia Cooke on the wild ride of a WNBA rookie.
Nekias Duncan Interview
(00:15) Damian Lillard's dilemma about his future
(07:30) Portland's path forward
(25:30) Draymond's staying put, right?
(27:00) Aces or The Field in the WNBA?
(32:00) The difficult transition to the WNBA
Lexie Brown Interview
(35:50) Her winding path to a breakout WNBA season
(41:30) The lowest point in her WNBA career
(1:00:30) The influence of her father, former NBA player and WNBA coach Dee Brown
(1:05:15) Reaction to Celtics trading for Kristaps Porzingis?
(1:07:30) Her first move as a WNBA GM?
(1:12:00) Advice for rookie teammate Zia Cooke
Zia Cooke Interview
(1:16:15) The transition from college to the WNBA
(1:19:30) Her viral draft night interview
(1:22:30) Surviving in the WNBA as a young player
(1:28:15) Memories from her 1st WNBA game
(1:37:45) Zia makes Michael feel really old