No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
The Athletic
WNBA Award Predictions: Who Will Take Home the Honors? + Valkyries star Veronica Burton joins the pod!
Episode Notes
As the playoff standings are taking shape - Zena, Ben and Sabreena delve into the impressive win streak of the Las Vegas Aces and the evolving dynamics of teams like the New York Liberty and the Golden State Valkyries.
Then, their conversation shifts to their award predictions! Will this be a year of repeats? Who will be the MVP? Is it an easy choice for Coach of the Year? The crew continues on exploring the criteria for various awards, including Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved and Sixth Player of the Year.
Finally, Zena chats with Veronica Burton, guard for the Golden State Valkyries, reflecting on her team's historic playoff qualification, the balance between opportunity and preparation, and her personal journey in basketball.
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References:
WNBA power rankings: Can Breanna Stewart spark the Liberty to prep for a playoff run? by Sabreena Merchant
Has A’ja Wilson taken the lead over Napheesa Collier in WNBA MVP race? by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman
Valkyries clinch historic playoff spot to culminate a season that has defied reason by Marcus Thompson II
Golden State Valkyries clinch playoff berth, will not host a game at Chase Center by Ben Pickman
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