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Giants Underperforming Big Contacts & Michelle Smith on her Latest Book, Life's Work
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May 8, 202626:39
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Hour 4: Silver & Krueg revisit Zack Minasian's comments about the Giants' highest paid players struggling and what their slow starts mean for a 14-23 club. They're also joined by Michelle Smith, author of "Life's Work," a book about Tara VanDerveer's remarkable coaching career. Michelle shares her insights on Tara's impact on women's basketball, from building a legacy at Stanford to paving the way for the WNBA's growth. Smith explains how much she appreciates Vanderveer laying the groundwork for the Bay Area's excitement over the Valkyries and the future of women's sports.
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