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"Olivia Miles Is The WNBA's Best New Thinker" is an episode of The Old Man and the Three. Runtime 39 min. Published November 5, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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Olivia Miles Is The WNBA's Best New Thinker as the unanimous WNBA Rookie of The Year and Minnesota Lynx Superstar sits down with Tommy Alter to break down her incredible first season in the league and get real on her journey to becoming one of the league's brightest young stars. They tip things off by discussing her quick rise in the league and how her upbringing paved the way for her to conquer the mental side of the game with skills learned in the classroom and on the soccer field. They then discuss what has inspired her from her WNBA & NBA idols like Steve Nash and Breanna Stewart and break down how she uses film to improve her game. Finally, they discuss her quick transition from TCU to playing with the Lynx and gives her takes on the growth of the WNBA and the discourse that surrounds it.
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Previously The Old Man and the Three w/ JJ Redick (ESPN / First Take) and Tommy Alter
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