Mirin Fader doesn't miss - not when it comes to her best-selling book "Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP" or in her features for The Ringer (Davante Adams, Scoot Henderson, USWNT to name a few). So you don't want to miss her masterclass in uncovering an athlete's truth and all that she's learned covering the biggest names in sports. And the subject of her next book? Michael could not possibly be more excited.
From her best-seller on Giannis to the dynamic features on The Ringer, no one does it better than Mirin Fader. She joins the show to discuss the athletes she's covered, the art of the profile and what's next.
(1:30) Finding her love for basketball and writing
(10:00) Her Gigi Bryant piece
(16:00) Writing process, interview nerves and advice for aspiring journalists
(32:00) Her Giannis book, thoughts on his failure comments, and his future with Bucks
(48:20) Michael couldn't be more excited for her Hakeem Olajuwon book
(53:30) Connecting with Scoot Henderson and kinda hoping he plays with Dame
(1:01:30) Can Davante Adams win his race against time?